Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am in danger of repeating myself. I am clearly not involved in negotiations or conversations between BT Ireland and Conduit but I am led to believe that conversations are ongoing. I am hopeful there will be a successful outcome. The Deputy asked if the Minister can intervene if that is not the case. At this stage we must focus on a successful outcome, which is important from the workers' perspective. It is also important because we are talking about a stressful environment and these people are at the coalface. They receive phone calls that can be very stressful from time to time. It is important we highlight this. The Deputy has raised this issue publicly and I encourage BT Ireland and Conduit to take the issue seriously. I have no doubt they are doing so. I hope we can have a favourable outcome for the workers.

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