asked the Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism the number of industries salvaged by co-operatives formed by the former workers; and the number of jobs thus saved.
Written Answers. - Workers' Co-operatives.
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I am informed by the IDA that they have assisted seven industrial co-operatives formed by workers to take over businesses in which they were formerly employed. These co-operatives are now employing approximately 205 people.
It is possible, but unlikely, that other cases exist where an approach has not been made to the IDA.