Gabrielle McFadden (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I offer my sympathies to the staff of Cameron in Longford and their families. They were told unceremoniously yesterday afternoon that their jobs were gone. I am concerned about the IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland funding invested in the company. What are the implications? Is that funding lost? I am also concerned about the number of IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland visits to County Longford, which is suffering quite badly at the moment. I ask that the Minister, Deputy Mitchell O’Connor, would come to the House to address the issue of what happens to IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland funding if a company pulls out. This company has pulled out its manufacturing and taken it elsewhere because it can get it cheaper. It is devastating for County Longford.

I support what Senator Ó Domhnaill said about Conradh na Gaeilge and the cúrsaí Gaeilge, which are very important. Now that some money is available, Conradh na Gaeilge and the cúrsaí Gaeilge should be considered for further funding.