Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will try to answer some of the questions. I have asked the IDA to seek additional investment for the Kildare area in order that these workers can get new jobs. From today, the IDA is marketing the HP Inc. site in Leixlip to interested buyers. Intreo is ready to accept an invitation from HP Inc. to allow a team to work with its employees on the Leixlip campus or in an alternative location. The Department of Social Protection has already phoned and e-mailed HP Inc. management to set this in train.

Intreo will tailor its response to the needs of HP Inc. employees. Its teams will advise the employees on the Intreo process, jobseekers' payments and redundancy entitlements. It will also provide information on other schemes, including rent supplement. Information will be given on the options and assistance available regarding returning to work, short-term enterprise allowance and training and education options. It will involve the Money Advice & Budgeting Service, MABS, and other bodies, as appropriate. Intreo will liaise with the Department of Education and Skills, the ETBs and the further education and training providers.

Enterprise Ireland will also visit the site. There will be a meeting with Deputies, executives of Kildare County Council and the chambers of commerce this afternoon.

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