Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 41: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the proposals by a company (details supplied) to close their plant at Athy and that pea growers have made arrangements for the 2008 crop; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7108/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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On 8 February the company in question announced its intention to transfer its packaging operation from Athy to a new consolidated Dublin facility. The company has stated that it is committed to continuing to source its requirement for peas for its canning plant from farmers in the Athy region. I understand that the company has entered into negotiations with the growers on handling and storage arrangements for the 2008 crop.