Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Deputy O'Connor raised the issue of Moorepark Technology. I will have to explore it more. It sounds like there is an anomaly. I will certainly talk to the Minister in respect of the 18 workers.

Deputy Quinlivan raised the announcement earlier by Argos to close all its Irish stores. Our hearts go out to the employees in the first instance. It is shocking news for them. I will talk to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment about engagement with the union to ensure everything we can do for the workers is done in the event of redundancies. This involves using the 30-day consultation period to determine whether the company can be rescued and, if not, determining whether we can secure alternative employment or provide whatever other supports are required, through training, for the workers.

Deputy Costello raised the issue of Iveagh Markets. I will talk to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, in respect of the heritage aspect of the question raised. The Deputy's objective sounds very laudable. I will certainly pursue it with the Minister.

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