David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On behalf of all members of this House, I ask the Leader to impress upon the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the importance of the retention of as many jobs as possible in Waterford and the need for him to do all he can to make that a reality.

We have a responsibility to represent the 1,100 workers and this is the place to do so. Therefore, I ask the Leader of the House to use his office to impress upon the Minister the urgency and seriousness of this situation, given the very high level of unemployment in Waterford and the feelings of the workforce. I also want the Leader to impress upon him its importance and the need for the Government to be an active participant in finding a solution.