Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. It is news that this investor programme will be closed down as and from tomorrow at the close of business. In more general terms, what motivated that particular decision? My main concern is the workers attached to the hotel and what recourse the State has through the Department of Justice or others in respect of non-compliance with commitments given by the applicant at that time.I would like to think there is some recourse and to know what that is. The Minister could liaise with his Cabinet colleagues with a view to addressing the workers' concerns regarding their rights. I would really appreciate that and would like the Minister to commit to it this afternoon.

I stressed the importance of the hotel to the local economy of Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, and indeed the whole north east. We are trying to build the tourism product there and need the hotel to remain functioning. I have no doubt that this is the wish of the vast majority of the people of Carrickmacross.