Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The emerging news that Argos is to close its stores across the State is an incredible blow to the more than 400 workers, their families and communities, and the retail sector in Ireland. Will the Tánaiste or relevant Minister use the 30-day consultation period to meet representatives of Mandate Trade Union and Argos to determine whether there is any prospect of saving the jobs and stores? Failing that, could he ensure the company will engage with Mandate so the best redundancy deal possible can be achieved for the workers?

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