Paul Connaughton
Ceist:44 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment when he notified the European State Space Agency of his decision to defer payment of the 1993 contribution of the agency; if he has had any negotiations with the Agency since then; the implications of the non-payment of the 1993 contribution for Irish participation during the year in activities sponsored by the agency and the implications of this for jobs in Irish firms; and whether a decision has been taken in principle as to the payment of the 1994 contribution and the likely date of eventual payment of the 1993 contribution.