Pat Casey (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I refer to the programme for Government in the context of job creation and rural development. On Monday night senior management at Rondo Foods in Arklow announced the potential relocation of the facility to Germany. That would result in 130 jobs being lost in the Arklow area, the impact of which on the families affected and the wider area would be immeasurable. The company has had financial difficulties for a number of years, like most exporting companies. I have been in discussions with management and the staff. There are sound financial reasons for keeping the company in Arklow which include that it has a full order book. I understand it had one or two difficulties for a number of years, but they have been dealt with. Will the Taoiseach ensure the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Humphreys, and Enterprise Ireland wil do all they can to ensure the jobs will be retained in Arklow?

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