Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. I acknowledge he is hugely genuine in trying to ensure alternative employment is found for workers in the area. Reskilling and retraining are possibly needed and, as he said at our meeting earlier, there are opportunities in Mylan in Baldoyle. Perhaps he could elaborate on what other opportunities there will be for these workers in the months and years ahead. The decision came as a bolt out of the blue. People are only coming to terms with it and there is an adjustment factor. It will takes time, as it is a huge strain on the workers who will be directly affected. There is concern that the terms and conditions of the workers who are retained will be watered down and this process will be used as an opportunity to do so. Can the Minister give an assurance to the workers that their terms will not change? Will he ensure a fair redundancy package is offered to the workers directly affected, including pension entitlements? As Deputy Finian McGrath said, this is not a profits issue. The company is successful and making huge profits. It needs to reward workers directly.

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