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Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: IDA Ireland is promoting County Sligo and the north west to potential investors on an ongoing basis and every effort is being made to secure further industry for the north west, including County Sligo, by progressing the development of a knowledge economy in order that the region can compete nationally and internationally for foreign direct investment. The agency is also working with its...

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Devins: ...the workforce in Tractech was informed that a so-called review of the factory was ongoing and that in 60 days a decision would be made on whether the company would maintain a manufacturing base in Sligo. While no decision has been made and everybody is the town is hoping against hope that the factory will remain open, the more realistic interpretation of the announcement is that the new...

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. I am concerned that Tractech Ireland Limited has announced that it intends to close its Sligo operation by the end of 2006. I am conscious of the effect these job losses will have on the workers, their families and community. The company has commenced a staff consultation process and the outcome of this process will be a phased transfer of the...

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

John Perry: This speech is totally irrelevant. It does not answer the problems of Sligo. I can take no more of this speech. It does not deal with the issues of Sligo. It is totally out of order. I cannot take any more of this tripe.

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

John Perry: ...portfolio. It demonstrates the arrogance of the Government that it sends a Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children in to answer on an issue where 120 jobs are being lost in Sligo. It is not good enough, it is absolutely appalling. Where are the Ministers of State, Deputies Killeen and Michael Ahern, and the Minister, Deputy Martin? This is the arrogance and intoxication...

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: ...have the ability to complete successfully on world markets. In July 2005, Enterprise Ireland organised a briefing on the new Enterprise Ireland strategy to companies from across the north west in Sligo. I assure the Deputies that the State development agencies, including the local county enterprise boards, under the auspices of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, will...

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: ——and the consumer telecommunications company IDT Toucan, which will create 300 new jobs at its customer service centre in Sligo. Enterprise Ireland's policy objectives for balanced regional development are reflected in the structure of its funding offers whereby funding for existing company expansion and start-up business is biased towards the regions. The maximum grant level is higher...

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: Is the Deputy interested in alternative employment in Sligo? I did not interrupt Deputy Perry.

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

John Perry: What has this got to do with Sligo?

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: If the Deputy is interested in alternative employment in Sligo, I am coming to that.

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise the loss of 120 jobs at Tractech in Sligo town. Unfortunately, the relevant Minister is not present and I agree with Deputy Perry that it is a scandal. This has come as a shock to the workers at Tractech and, while we all sympathise with them, they have a right to expect a great deal more than sympathy from their public...

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: The company conducted a review of its operations at its Sligo plant, which led it to the conclusion that the business should be relocated with the resultant loss of jobs for all employees. The review was the direct result of the competitive pressure being experienced by its customers and the requirement for Tractech to continue reducing its manufacturing costs. The most likely scenario will...