Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 217: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will contact a company (details supplied) to discuss its plans regarding jobs in counties Dublin and Kerry with a view to maintaining staffing levels and the possibility of job creation within that corporation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3486/10]

Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 221: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will contact a company (details supplied) to ensure that it maintains current staffing levels and to explore any opportunity for job creation in Coolock, County Dublin and Rathmore, County Kerry; and if she will give a commitment to meet the company before 2 February 2010. [3545/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 221 together.

Enterprise Ireland is in constant contact with the company's Ireland management team and continues to advise my Department on developments as they occur. Therefore, I think it would not be appropriate for me to become involved at this point. Once the takeover is confirmed, and as soon as it is appropriate to do so, Enterprise Ireland plans to develop a strategy as regards working with the company and initiating discussions with the new owners.

I would like to assure the Deputy that I, together with Enterprise Ireland and the other relevant State agencies, will take all possible action to protect the existing jobs in the company and to bring new employment and investment opportunities to the Coolock and Rathmore areas should opportunities arise in this regard.