Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Challenges Facing the Technology Sector: Discussion

Photo of Louise O'ReillyLouise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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I am conscious that 140 people from a social media platform were laid off. I will not name it but we all know which one we are talking about. I will use that as an example. Has IDA Ireland spoken directly to any of the workers? Has there been any direct engagement or will that happen through the Department? How will that happen? We are talking about 140 people with specific sets of skills. The witnesses from IDA Ireland say there are extensive employment opportunities, which is great, but how do they get matched up with these job opportunities?