Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The board made the decision. It is incumbent on the Government to ensure replacement employment and support for the workers of the company, whom Members represent, and that they be facilitated with a redundancy package. In the interim, every effort should be made to assist.

I realise there is a relationship difficulty between the farming community and members of Greencore. However, there is an osmosis. There would be no sugar company without sugar beet. Therefore, there must be at least a working relationship. I hope that working relationship will ensure that the practical issues of concern that have been put forward by Deputies, councillors and members of the farming organisations can be addressed as quickly as possible. I appreciate the personal views the Leas-Cheann Comhairle has expressed on behalf of his constituents. Of all the Members of the House, I can empathise with him exactly.

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