Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I wish to express my deep concern at the rumour circulating currently in Galway that Abbott is talking to its workers. There seems to be a strong chance that 500 jobs in Galway may be lost. Abbott is a significant employer in the manufacture of medical devices. The Galway plant makes stents and Abbott employs 3,000 nationally. There could be serious implications for Galway. My point is——