Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the announcement by a company (details supplied) that it is to close two breweries in Kilkenny and Dundalk and reduce numbers employed in Dublin and Waterford; if she has had discussions with the company with a view to ensuring the retention of the maximum possible number of jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23931/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I am very much aware of the announcement made by the company in question. Both myself and the Chief Executive of Enterprise Ireland met with the company prior to the announcement. Since the announcement, I have met with Union Representatives and I have been in correspondence with the company in Dublin.

In my press release of 9 May, 2008, I welcomed the company's major investment plans to secure the future of brewing in Ireland. I also said that it was very important that the impact on employment was minimised, and that my Department would work closely with the company to secure the best possible outcome. This is still the position.