Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I will deal with that issue later.

As regards job losses announced in companies in County Cork, I assure the people concerned that State agencies will provide every assistance possible. The priority will be to find an acceptable outcome for all those involved at the earliest opportunity. I do not accept Deputy Lynch's fatalistic view that everyone will be obliged to leave Cork because of what has happened. We will be working to secure alternative employment for people within Cork, if possible.

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