Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2015
264. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will meet with the workers and management of a company (details supplied) in County Westmeath to ensure that the workers and the company have the necessary supports to navigate their way through these difficult times. [5976/15]
View answerI understand from a public statement issued by the company concerned, on Thursday 5 February 2015, that they have recently been awarded a major new contract with one of the world’s largest Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This business has been secured after a 9 month engagement, despite strong competition from a highly competitive international market. The recently secured business will keep orders at the plant running up to 2024 and company will continue to fight for new contracts to safe guard jobs and grow the business further.
The public statement also indicates that the plant concerned is currently being restructured and streamlined in alignment with seasonal customer demand while also continuing to upskill their workforce.
Securing this new business is testament to shrewd management and the hard working, highly skilled workforce that is imbedded within the company.
The company is a very large employer and is a key Enterprise Ireland client. My office and Department through Enterprise Ireland is in continuing contact with the company and my Department is briefed as appropriate. Enterprise Ireland will continue to offer any assistance possible to the company so that it can explore opportunities to develop and grow the business, as envisaged by the company.
