I regret the company's decision to introduce 230 redundancies at its plant in County Mayo. The decision is due to the current economic downturn, resulting in a restructuring of the company's worldwide operations. It is expected that the redundancy programme will be completed by the end of March 2002. FÁS, the national training and employment authority, currently has three officers involved in interviewing employees who are being made redundant at the company. As well as offering guidance interviews, FÁS is endeavouring to assess the training needs of the relevant employees. In addition, FÁS has held meetings with Meitheal Mhaigh Eo, the County Mayo Partnership Company and the Mayo Local Employment Service, which are also involved in providing appropriate assistance.