Redundancy Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Ceisteanna (154)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

154. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement he or bodies under his aegis had in respect of redundancies at a company (details supplied); if he will encourage the company to negotiate an enhanced redundancy payment in respect of those impacted; his plans to review and report on the reason for the company making these redundancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14621/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

The announcement of 150 redundancies in this company is very regrettable and I extend my sympathies to the workers who have lost their jobs and to the families affected.  I understand that the manufacturing and production operations will not be impacted. As a client of Enterprise Ireland, the Agency has had discussions with the senior management team of the company on their proposals and will be working to maintain the maximum number of jobs in Ireland. I have asked my officials to keep me updated on developments and to see if we can be of assistance.  

Negotiations on enhanced redundancy are a voluntary matter between a company and its employees.  Our Agencies will continue to work in a coordinated way to support those who have lost their jobs with welfare entitlements, job-search assistance and upskilling opportunities available to all impacted workers as they assess their options.