asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether, at any time before the November 1988 meeting of the board of Siúicre Éireann cpt, he discussed with any other company or with the representatives of any other company the possibility of their acquiring part or all of Siúicre Éireann cpt; and whether, if he had such discussions, he disclosed their content to the chairman, the chief executive or the board of Siúicre Éireann cpt.
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