Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to raise the matter of decisions taken overnight with regard to the Liebherr plant in Killarney, the result of the ballot and the ongoing publicity. We must ensure that wise heads and wise counsel are brought to bear in this long-running dispute. The Liebherr plant was established in Killarney in the late 1950s and it has been one of the best employers in the south west. Many people in Kerry and in my part of County Cork have benefited to a great degree.

SIPTU represents approximately half the workforce and a ballot has been held. I suggest that a hands-on approach is required from the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Wise counsel and wise heads need to be brought together. The Government needs to intervene immediately in this ongoing industrial dispute in order to effect a resolution. Such a resolution is essential for the employees, for the region and for Liebherr cranes in Killarney which is continuing to operate. The company has been an excellent employer since the late 1950s.

I ask the Minister and the Government to intervene immediately in this ongoing industrial dispute and to resolve it. This dispute is serving neither the south west, the town of Killarney nor the workers and the employer.

See this speech in context