Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of public interest requiring urgent attention, namely, the serious implications for employment and the general economy in the midlands, with the appointment of a liquidator to Iralco, Collinstown, County Westmeath, and the constant threat to 420 jobs there, the urgent need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, and the industrial development agencies to support all efforts by the liquidator to ensure the continued operation of the plant as a going concern. In view of the importance of this issue, I hope the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will agree to this request.

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