Departmental Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Ceisteanna (1001)

Patrick O'Donovan

Ceist:

1001. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the number of semi-State companies of which he is the shareholder, that have corporate boxes in sports stadia or other venues; the original cost of same; the amount annually; if the semi-State company charges or intends charging for the use of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39305/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not own any corporate boxes. There are 18 bodies under the aegis of my Department and together with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform I am a shareholder in a number of the companies. The matter of whether any of these companies have corporate boxes at sports stadia or other venues is a matter for each company.