Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if provision is being made for the re-employment of more than eighty people employed in the fur farming sector, following her decision to phase out this sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39993/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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FÁS has not been involved to date in any specific issue to address redundancies arising in the fur farming sector. The agency's approach to redundancies and/or company closures is to offer a tailored approach as early as possible to the workers affected with a view to assisting them access alternative employment. FÁS has recently put in place with my Department a fast-track redundancy notification system which facilitates early contact with companies and employees affected. The agency, on receipt of notification from my Department of impending redundancies, makes contact with the company management concerned to discuss the services available from FÁS and the potential needs of the employees. Each response is tailored on a case-by-case basis and includes a meeting with the workers at which the range of services available through FÁS is outlined.

In the event of notifications of redundancies in fur farming, FÁS will adopt the approach outlined above.