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Asked by Peter

AQW 12518/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for his assessment of Financial Transactions Capital as a method to attract additional investment for capital projects.

Asked by Peter McReynolds MLA on 24 May 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
24 May 2024
Answer due by
11 June 2024
Answered
11 June 202418 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department has not been able to avail of Financial Transactions Capital (FTC). FTC must be used to provide a loan to or make an equity investment in a private sector entity and as such no opportunities have been identified within infrastructure that meet this requirement.

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