asked the Minister for Labour if he was informed in advance of the closure of the De La Rue printing works in Clonskeagh, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Clonskeagh (Dublin) Printing Works Closure.
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I have been informed under the Protection of Employment Act, 1977, of the proposed collective redundancies at Thomas De La Rue and Company Limited. Under the Act an employer contemplating collective redundancies is required to give the Minister for Labour at least 30 days notice, and to give similar notice to, and to consult with, representatives of employees on the possibility of avoiding the proposed redundancies or of reducing their number or consequences. Notification in accordance with the Act was addressed to me on 6 October 1983, and I understand that redundancies will take effect from 7 November onwards. The National Manpower Service of my Department is available to assist workers who wish to register for employment or seek re-training.