Seán Ryan (Dublin North, Labour)
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Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment arising from the proposed closure of the Carlow sugar factory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6972/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The decision by Greencore Group plc-Irish Sugar Limited to close its sugar plant in Carlow and to consolidate all of its sugar manufacturing in Mallow was a commercial decision taken by the company in the light of the increasing competition in the sugar sector.

I am of course concerned about the loss of jobs associated with the closure of the Carlow plant and the personal impact these job losses will have on families. I have been in contact with my colleague, Deputy Micheál Martin, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and I am aware that Enterprise Ireland is actively looking at replacement jobs for the area.