Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I join Deputy Boyd Barrett in expressing sympathy to the families of those who have passed away, especially at such a period. It is always a difficult time when there is financial uncertainty. Deputy Boyd Barrett has my commitment that I will seek clarity on the matter as soon as I can. Will Deputy Boyd Barrett give me or the officials the name of the family? As soon as the matter becomes clear we will get correspondence to the family to allow them to know exactly what the entitlement is and how it is being treated. We will also copy Deputy Boyd Barrett on that correspondence.

Before Deputy Collins entered the Chamber I was explaining the position to Deputy Boyd Barrett. At this stage we hope a solution will be mediated with the Waterford Crystal pension scheme. Mediation is ongoing and I have no wish to be drawn on what percentage, where and why.

I hope the mediation is successful, satisfies both parties and gives certainty to workers and their families. I will not comment further on a mediation which is ongoing.

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