asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if his Department have given approval for the proposed takeover by a British firm of a meat packing firm in Carlow; if he will indicate whether any such takeover will cause redundancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Carlow Meat Packing Firm.
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The approval of my Department is not needed for a change of ownership of a meat export firm. I have not been notified of the change of ownership or of plans for the future operation of the plant. Accordingly I am not in a position to make a statement in the matter.
Did the Minister make any inquiries through his Department into this matter?
Yes, I have some inquiries in train at the moment.