Joe O'Reilly (Fine Gael)

Yes. As I speak, the administrators of Direct are in the process of selling it. What has happened to the deal proposed by the board of the company? That deal would have saved the taxpayers money and saved the jobs. It is crucial to maintaining the business in that area. Why is the deal no longer on the table? Will the Minister explain that? I want the Leader to give us assurances that every conceivable effort is being made at the highest level to preserve the jobs of the young people in Cavan. They need these jobs. The entire economy of that region is at risk. The lives of people there are at risk. It is a crisis. I appreciate your indulgence, a Chathaoirligh, but it is an absolute crisis for that community.