Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 September 2011
95 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the administration of funding that was previously the responsibility of Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25317/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraMeitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG) took a decision to cease trading on 7 September 2011 on the basis of insolvency.
My Department and Pobal met with MFG on 9 September 2011. This meeting was used to establish the facts in relation to the specific decisions taken by the company and its progress on implementing these decisions. The company was strongly encouraged to avail of financial advice, alongside legal advice. My Department and Pobal are awaiting a written update on foot of the advice received by MFG and are examining mechanisms to support the continuation of services previously supplied by MFG within the Gaeltacht areas.
