Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The golden share has nothing to do with the issue. It only refers to permission to be given by the State in the disposal of the sugar assets and has nothing to do with the day to day workings of Greencore or anything arising from the EU restructuring scheme. Therefore, I cannot interfere, particularly when a judicial review is in the offing. We would love to bring clarity to the matter and bring it to finality, particularly for the workers. The Labour Court is at the disposal of both parties and willing to facilitate an outcome. I regret there is a dispute between the parties. All I can do is reiterate my call for the matter to be brought to finality and for clarity from both sides as to the best outcome.

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