Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2026
62. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware of the liquidation of a company (details supplied), and the reported financial difficulties experienced by the company since 2024; the number of investors believed to be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35691/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra63. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware that approximately 1,600 investors, many of whom are former employees of a company (details supplied) from the Fingal area, may be affected by the liquidation of a company; and if any engagement has taken place with regulatory bodies regarding this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35692/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra64. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the oversight that exists in relation to the ongoing liquidation of a company (details supplied), appointed in January 2026; whether he has concerns regarding the level of communication being provided to affected investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35693/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra65. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if any assessment has been carried out into claims from investors that assets connected to Arena Capital Partners may be being sold at significantly undervalued prices during the liquidation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35694/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra66. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether any investigation is planned or underway into the circumstances surrounding the collapse and liquidation of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35696/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra75. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has engaged with any State agencies or regulatory authorities regarding the impact of the liquidation of a company (details supplied) on former aviation sector workers and other constituents in the Fingal area [35716/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 and 75 together.
Under the Companies Act 2014, the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) exercises a supervisory role over the activities of liquidators of insolvent companies in the State. The Authority also operates a regime of restriction and disqualification undertakings in respect of directors of insolvent companies.
The CEA actively encourages members of the public to submit complaints, expressions of concern and protected disclosures (where applicable) to them where information comes to their attention that might suggest a breach of company law. I would urge anyone who has concerns about a potential breach to bring these concerns to the attention of the CEA.
Complaints regarding suspected breaches of Company Law should be notified to the CEA using the CEA Complaints Form available on the CEA’s website at: https://cea.gov.ie/en-ie/What-We-Do/Complaints-Concerns-Protected-Disclosures.
The CEA can also be contacted via their website (cea.gov.ie), by email at info@cea.gov.ie, or by telephone. Full contact details are available on their website.
The CEA is independent in the performance of its functions under Section 944D(4) of the Companies Act 2014. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that the law is enforced without the possibility of interference from any party.
Accordingly, as Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, I do not have any power to intervene in any action or decision taken by the Authority in the exercise of its statutory functions, as this would conflict with the statutory framework which was created to ensure its independence.
