Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I too congratulate the Tánaiste and wish her well on her elevation to that office.

I want to ask about a matter relevant to the new Minister with responsibility for jobs, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor. Today, Suir Pharma Ireland in Clonmel closed without notice with the loss of 134 jobs. Will the Tánaiste ask her office to intervene in that situation to see if something can be done for these workers? I note the Minister for Health is present in the House. An important mental health institution in Tipperary town, run by the Friends of Mount Sion, is threatened with closure. This is a vital institution for rehabilitation and long-stay patients who suffer with mental health issues. We have had debates here on these pressing issues. Will the Tánaiste please urge the Minister for Health to look into that situation also?

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