Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I want to deal with the issue of pharma in Dundalk. Before that I bring up an issue, I brought up previously about Dundalk Grammar School. It set up a GAA team in the past while, which was supported by parents, students and Louth GAA. It has played in the Lennon Cup but has been given an order by the board to desist. It has caused huge consternation. I have never seen anything cause as much consternation in the area. We need to have some element of commentary. We want the board to look at these students who did their best in carrying out their protests last Friday and will again this Thursday in the perfect way anyone would want. Louth GAA and everyone else is providing all the necessary supports. It is something we should look at.

I turn to the question on pharma. We have seen Wasdell close, but we have also seen what we hope is good news relating to PCI Pharma Services. As soon as that information can be given to the general public that would be useful. However, there are worries about WuXi Biologics. There is a report in the Financial Times about facilities across Europe. I know some of this relates to issues outside Ireland, but we need to make sure the IDA has all the engagement necessary and to get clarity on that. We are talking about a huge facility in Dundalk.

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