Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the same issue, the Tánaiste will appreciate that there has been major fallout in Limerick. Roadbridge employs 630 people and has been synonymous with Limerick for more than 40 years. A receiver was appointed last Friday, so the company is not in liquidation; it is in receivership. I acknowledge the work done by the Tánaiste, his Department and the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, on expediting the roll-out of supports for the workers and allowing them to take up other jobs without compromising their statutory redundancies, which is significant.

I have asked for discussions to take place between the receiver and the council on the Coonagh-Knockalisheen road. I ask that the Government stand behind whatever is required to ensure that this project can progress. There are approximately 18 months left in the project, which is only 30% complete.

Regarding the Peter McVerry Trust, 14 units are done. I have spoken to the trust and it is looking to retender in respect of the remaining 24. Will the Government provide the trust supports? The key thing I want-----

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