Dáil debates
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
11:55 am
Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
As the Deputy acknowledged, the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, was in the region this morning, meeting the relevant authorities, the workers and management. We will examine whether it meets the criteria for the European Globalisation Fund. Those criteria are very clear and we will either meet them or not. If we meet the criteria, we will certainly make an application. Irrespective of what happens, we have a bit of time. These job losses are being phased in over two years, which gives the staff a chance to look for new jobs. It also gives us a chance to find a new investor, particularly for Molex in Shannon. No matter what happens, Government agencies will be there to assist the workers, engage with the unions, ensure that they know their rights and the terms of redundancy and early retirement, and ensure that they know what social protection supports are available, including back-to-education allowance, back-to-work enterprise allowance, training, etc.
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