Concern over Gentex closure

Summary

O’Rourke raised public unease in Athlone over the circumstances of Gentex’s closure and asked for the matter to be clarified. The Minister attributed the liquidation to the company’s losses, which O’Rourke called a smokescreen; the remaining questions were deferred.

Mary O'Rourke Mrs. O'Rourke Fianna Fáil

In regard to Question No. 15 I should like to know if the Minister is aware that there is considerable unease in Athlone over the events surrounding the closure of Gentex (1975) and that it is a matter of public concern that the air be cleared on this issue?

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Edward Collins Mr. E. Collins Fine Gael

I am sure that there is great disappointment in any town when a firm closes——

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Mary O'Rourke Mrs. O'Rourke Fianna Fáil

I referred to "unease", not disappointment.

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Edward Collins Mr. E. Collins Fine Gael

There is unease also when a firm closes. I am satisfied that the losses experienced by the company led to a decision by the company to liquidate earlier this year.

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Mary O'Rourke Mrs. O'Rourke Fianna Fáil

I regard the Minister's reply as a smokescreen to avoid my question.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The remaining questions will appear on tomorrow's Order Paper.

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