Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

What proactive measures have the Minister or the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, employed to bring about an early address of the difficulties, given that we have an indication of industrial action being taken by FÁS staff, with all of the serious associated consequences? What steps have been taken in this regard?

I must also ask the following question. While the Minister and the Minister of State will not be comfortable with it, it is better that it is asked and the Minister's response is on the record. There is an inference that political pressure has been applied to FÁS management——

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