asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy if in view of the threatened closure of the Ferenka factory with the consequent loss of employment and disastrous further effects on Ireland's industrial development, he will request the urgent personal intervention of the Taoiseach towards settling the dispute in this concern.
Written Answers. - Special Notice Question: Ferenka Dispute.
No. The Minister for Labour has asked the Labour Court to make available an industrial relations officer to mediate between the two unions with a view to finding a formula acceptable to both unions.
Was that decision taken today?
I understand the Minister for Labour made this request today.
Is it in order to put supplementary questions?
It is not in order.