The Enterprise Minister says his department is investigating what it might provide to those impacted by the collapse of tickets.ie.
Earlier this month, a statement on its website said the company has ceased trading and the directors are taking steps to place the company into liquidation.
This in turn, had an impact on a number of festivals, including Cowboys and Heroes which takes place outside Ballinamore every year.
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They are owed €135,000.
Independent Ireland TD Ken O'Flynn who raised the matter in the Dáil called on the Minister to intervene:
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Responding, Minister Peter Burke confirmed that a High Court challenge has also been taken.
The Longford-Westmeath TD acknowledged the importance of the festivals the local economy:
