Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am somewhat worried that many people may underestimate the scale of this. It is not just about the 18 jobs but also about the domino effect around Shannon. There is genuine fear that the closure will have a contagion effect. I would like to hear what supports the Government can put in place to stymie it. Eighteen jobs are directly affected but there is much more at stake. It is a question of the volume of cargo and the supply chain industry in the mid-west and western region, which we are very concerned about.

The two problems identified were a downward trajectory concerning the cargo being hauled in and out of the facility and the facility being outdated. The cargo trend is certainly not on a downward trajectory. I have already dealt with this. There has been growth of 23% over the past five years and all buildings can be remediated and improved. However, there have to be eyes on the situation. Did the Minister, Deputy Burke, meet employees following the intervention on 12 August? The Minister of State might confirm that.

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