Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

Given that Glanbia plc is in the process of being broken up and returned to a co-operative, which is a major breakthrough for this country, when will the industrial and provident societies and friendly societies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, which is supposed to be of benefit to the co-operative movement, be introduced? I welcome the re-establishment of co-operatives.

The Taoiseach, when announcing the recent reshuffle of ministries, stated FÁS was to become the responsibility of three different Departments. Will legislation be needed in this regard and how will this affect support to the Quinn Group and the hundreds of jobs therein which are at risk? What other support is the Government giving to the Quinn Group to ensure that as many people as possible continue to be employed by it?

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