Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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883. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the actions she is taking in view of the announcement by a company (details supplied) to close its assembly facility in Kanturk, County Cork, in September 2018; if she will request the IDA to prioritise this area for investment and job creation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30784/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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My Department received a communication dated 3 July 2018 from the company in question which gave details of its intention to close a section of its operation, with the loss of 24 jobs.

The priority for my Department is to ensure that employees receive advice on jobseekers payments and other income supports that may be available to them and to provide support to them in relation to returning to work, or accessing appropriate education, training and development options.

My team in the Cork Division have already been in contact with the company directly and provided them with information on the Intreo services available locally. Arrangements are also being made for a presentation to be given by the Department to employees in relation to these services, including Employment Services provided by Case Officers.

The key message for current employees is that my Department will provide jobseeker payments to which they may be entitled, in a timely manner and will proactively help them to access the many opportunities available for employment. My Department will work with other relevant agencies in this regard.

Any queries relating to income or activation supports should be directed to the employee’s local INTREO/Branch Office. A full list of INTREO centres and Branch Offices is available on www.welfare.ie.