Unfortunately, more jobs are likely to be lost now than was the case two or three years ago when the Celtic tiger economy was at its height. It is important that when tragic events – tragic for the individuals involved, in any event – such as plant closures occur, the situation should not be made worse with industrial relations disputes over redundancy payments. As sure as hell that is not an advertisement for a particular location for which replacement industries are being sought. That is the situation in many parts of the country.