Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the announcement of the loss of a further 230 jobs at a company (details supplied); the discussions she has had with the company regarding these job losses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13342/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I very much regret the most recent decision by Dell to seek a further reduction in staffing levels, which will impact on employees working at the Limerick and Dublin operations. I understand that the background to this decision was the announcement by Dell Corporate that they now wish to make annual savings of $4bn versus the originally forecast savings of $3bn by 2011. Dell Corporate plan to achieve the additional savings required through a reduction in employment levels around the globe of approximately 10%. I am keenly aware of the impact on Dell's employees and their families and I know that FÁS are working in conjunction with other agencies to take the appropriate actions to support them in finding new employment, including assistance to re-skill and re-train to enhance their future employment potential.