Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have already referred to this question. The company made this announcement quite some time ago. The Minister has confirmed it has been approximately five to six weeks since it became apparent there would be an impact on the company's workers in Ireland. The chief executive of IDA Ireland travelled to southern California to speak directly to principals in HP Inc. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation spoke with management in HP Inc. in California from here in the past number of days. Every effort is being made to ensure we find an alternative for what is a superb location and plant. In particular, the assistance of the State will be made available to workers and if the Department of Social Protection receives an invitation to visit the plant, its personnel will deal individually with all the workers rather than making them visit Intreo offices. IDA Ireland is already looking at potential options for a replacement facility in that building. I hope that answers the Deputy's questions.

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