Seán Conlan (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

The cross-party group to which Deputy Feighan referred met last Friday morning in Monaghan. The main topic was the retention of all Quinn Group jobs in the region. This has been our primary concern throughout. I admire the contribution of Sean Quinn in developing the Border region over many years. Without him, it would be a different place. He created jobs where there were none and developed industries in an area that had been devoid of industry for many years.

Our main concern is to retain jobs in the Quinn Group in the Cavan and Fermanagh areas. I ask the Minister for an assurance that all vigilance will apply to ensure these jobs are maintained. Tomorrow's meeting between the Minister and cross-party group is welcome. I wish to tease out further the assurances given by Liberty Mutual on these matters.

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