Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has called on the government and the Department of Enterprise; Trade and Employment to support redundant workers of Glen Dimplex in Louth.

Deputy McGreehan has said she has been contacted by some employees in Glen Dimplex after the announcement of redundancies.

“I have been contacted by devastated workers who were informed that they will be made redundant. They have come to me as their local government representative to ensure they will get the support they need,” she said.

During her own conversations with the company, Deputy McGreehan has said that unfortunately there were a number of factors that effected the company’s decision to make staff redundant.

“From my own conversations with the company, their decision has been down to the restructuring and cost bases of the products they are making. Alongside this, there was a global downturn in the demand for their products.

Deputy McGreehan has made it clear to the Minister that he must monitor the developments in relation to redundancies in Glen Dimplex, and if he, and his department will support the workers.

“I have informed the Minister on this matter. I have told him of the devastating impact this will have on the seventy people and their families across my constituency, and that we must support them.

“Redundancy is a word no one ever wants to hear, and we must now do all we can to support them. I welcome Minister Burke’s words on the fact that his Department will engage with the employees facing redundancy to find alternative employment, including through services that are available from the Department of Social Protection and the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board,” she stated.

“My thoughts are with those workers and their families and this very difficult time. One thing I can ensure the workers affected, is that I will work tirelessly to ensure that they get the government support they need at this difficult time,” she concluded.

For further information, reach out to Erin McGreehan.

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