Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2009
172 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has met with the employees of a company (details supplied) in County Louth; the progress made to date by the Industrial Development Authority on saving jobs in this company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36692/09]
View answerOn the 14th October, I held a meeting with a group of workers from IFF, during which I assured them of my full support for the efforts being made by IDA Ireland to save as many jobs as possible, following the proposal by the company to close its facility in Drogheda.
IDA had met with local management of IFF in June while the operation was on a three day week. At the time, it was genuinely felt locally that while there was a downturn in demand for its products, the Drogheda site could potentially win more added value activity which would increase its capacity to survive the current crisis. IDA is continuing to negotiate with management at the company on possible initiatives to avert the closure of the Drogheda facility.
