Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 June 2018
134. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the actions she has taken to protect jobs at a company (details supplied) and put supports in place for employees who will be made redundant; if she has spoken with the management of the company regarding these job losses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27324/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of reports of job losses at the Liebherr plant in Killarney. IDA Ireland is liaising closely with management at the company, and I understand that the 27 workers referenced are all contract workers and that there is no threat to the permanent jobs at the plant. IDA Ireland has a strong relationship with Liebherr, who established in Killarney in 1958. In 2017, the IDA supported the company with an R&D project and comprehensive training programme to upskill staff over a two year period. IDA Ireland will continue to work with Liebherr as the projects are being implemented.
