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Redundancy Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (176)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

176. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he and-or his officials have engaged with a company (details supplied) in respect of redundancy packages in order to secure the statutory two weeks that will be given an additional six weeks' pay for each year of service, as is industry standard. [15090/21]

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The announcement of 150 redundancies in this company is very regrettable and I extend my sympathies to the workers who have lost their jobs and to the families affected.  I understand that the manufacturing and production operations will not be impacted. As a client of Enterprise Ireland, the Agency has had discussions with the senior management team of the company on their proposals and will be working to maintain the maximum number of jobs in Ireland.  I have asked my officials to keep me updated on developments and to see how we can be of assistance.  

Negotiations on redundancy terms are a voluntary matter between a company and its employees.  Our Agencies will continue to work in a coordinated way to support those who have lost their jobs with welfare entitlements, job-search assistance and upskilling opportunities available to all impacted workers as they assess their options.

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