Kieran Phelan (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. However, I appeal to him to call on the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coughlan, to get the State agencies involved. I realise he referred to IDA Ireland, which is in Portlaoise. However, my town of Rathdowney is 25 miles from Portlaoise and I am keen for Enterprise Ireland and such companies to be contacted directly. Our local community is prepared to become actively involved, with some assistance, to determine whether it is possible to bring in someone else to replace these very important businesses.