Dáil Éireann - Volume 351 - 19 June, 1984

Written Answers. - Transfer of Machines.

455. Mr. J. O'Leary asked the Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism if the two machines which were transferred from a firm (details supplied) in County Kerry to the parent company in Germany were grant-aided by the IDA; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism (Mr. J. Bruton): The [1036] two machines in question were grant-aided by the Industrial Development Authority. This is one of a number of matters which are being discussed by the IDA, Fóir Teoranta and the company in the context of a restructuring programme for the company in question. The question of the sending back of these machines to Ireland will not be resolved until these discussions have been completed.