It is suggested that there might be a possibility of European money being made available for this project. If that is the case, will the Minister give an assurance that he will actively promote the company's application for such funding?

Deputy Flynn made a good point and I am sure he is aware that during the period when he was Minister of State, the matter was taken up informally by the Department of Finance with the EC. The then Government were very heavily discouraged from proceeding with their application and they withdrew it.

If an application is made, will the Minister actively support it?

I am just telling the Deputy that his Government did not support it.

The Minister is making excuses.

I am not making excuses.

If your support is requested——

I am explaining the experience which his Government had in this matter.

There is a big change in attitudes in Europe since then.

There is a big change in Government too since then.