1112 Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm whether the exit of Ireland from sugar production was due to Greencore availing of the processor’s fund, with regard to our national quota; if the decision to cease sugar production here was signed off by a Government Minister and if so, which Minister; if a copy of the relevant document will be made available; if he will further confirm that a Government Minister signed off on the golden share which existed which meant that the sugar industry could not sell or dispose of more than 20% of its assets without the signed consent of the relevant Minister; if Minister Mary Coughlan signed off on same; and if so, can this Deputy receive a copy. [18433/12]

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1112 Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm whether the exit of Ireland from sugar production was due to Greencore availing of the processor’s fund, with regard to our national quota; if the decision to cease sugar production here was signed off by a Government Minister and if so, which Minister; if a copy of the relevant document will be made available; if he will further confirm that a Government Minister signed off on the golden share which existed which meant that the sugar industry could not sell or dispose of more than 20% of its assets without the signed consent of the relevant Minister; if Minister Mary Coughlan signed off on same; and if so, can this Deputy receive a copy. [18433/12]

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