andMr. Kirk asked the Minister for Industry and Energy if he is aware than an old established industry (details supplied) in County Louth is closing down resulting in a serious loss of employment; and the steps he is taking to safeguard the employment of the workers in this industry.
Written Answers. - Louth Industry Closure.
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Neither my Department nor the IDA received notice of the intention of the firm in question to close down. Of course there is no obligation on the firm to serve such notice. I have asked the Industrial Development Authority to contact the company with a view to determining whether any action can be taken to safeguard the employment of the workers involved.