Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important to say that this has nothing to do with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which is a separate arm of the HP operation. It has been a totally separate company since November 2015 and it employs more than 2,100 people at its facilities in Cork, Galway and Leixlip. I have visited those plants on a number of occasions. HP Inc. will retain a small sales entity and support presence in Leixlip. It is only some five weeks since it became apparent that HP Inc. was going to shed workers at the Leixlip plant. The chief executive of IDA Ireland travelled to Palo Alto specifically to discuss the decision with senior management. The Minister did not travel to California but did speak to senior management by telephone in recent days. She will answer questions in that regard in the House later. IDA Ireland was intensely involved in identifying the many options that may be considered for Leixlip. It is a fabulous location and a brilliant plant. Unfortunately, the technology and product have fallen out of date with changes that have occurred globally. The Minister will answer questions later and will give the Deputy full information on all of this. IDA Ireland is actively considering alternative options.

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