Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2016
207. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide information regarding the liquidation of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35249/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile I understand that the liquidator is currently undertaking a period of commercially sensitive negotiations, my Department has no involvement in or direct knowledge of these matters. However, Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Enterprise Ireland stand ready to offer any assistance they can.
A wide range of supports are available to the seafood processing sector through Bord Iascaigh Mhara under my Department's €240 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme. The need for greater scale within the seafood processing sector has been recognised in that Operational Programme and in Food Wise 2025. The Seafood Scaling and New Market Development Scheme under the Operational Programme makes available generous supports for companies seeking to merge, or otherwise work constructively together. The Seafood Capital Investment Scheme provides supports for capital investment by companies wishing to grow and add value to their products, while the Seafood Innovation and Business Planning Scheme may assist companies wishing to innovate and develop new products.
