Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 March 2005
107 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment arising from the proposed closure of the Carlow sugar factory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6972/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe decision by Greencore Group plc-Irish Sugar Limited to close its sugar plant in Carlow and to consolidate all of its sugar manufacturing in Mallow was a commercial decision taken by the company in the light of the increasing competition in the sugar sector.
I am of course concerned about the loss of jobs associated with the closure of the Carlow plant and the personal impact these job losses will have on families. I have been in contact with my colleague, Deputy Micheál Martin, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and I am aware that Enterprise Ireland is actively looking at replacement jobs for the area.
