Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. It is a very sensitive issue for both of them in that Dell is located in Limerick.

Dell is undertaking a fundamental review of its global manufacturing operations. That is well known and has been in the public domain for some time. IDA Ireland will keep in contact with its client companies in Ireland in the context of any global review being carried out. I can confirm that the IDA has been in close discussions and contact with Dell concerning the Limerick operation.

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