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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.

Ruling on Clondalkin mill closure question

Summary

The Chair said the Department named in the Private Notice Question had no role in the mill closure and offered to explain the ruling; Deputy Harney argued that Finance was responsible.

Why did you disallow my Private Notice Question to the Minister for Industry and Energy regarding the closure of Clondalkin Paper Mills?

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Department concerned had no function in the matter but if the Deputy wishes to call to my office I will explain the points involved.

Comment on this

Apart from the loss of 470 jobs.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Department to which the Deputy referred the question had no function in the matter.

Comment on this

The Minister for Finance has responsibility.

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