Tipperary jobs and mental-health facility
Mattie McGrath raises the sudden loss of 134 jobs at Suir Pharma in Clonmel and the threatened closure of the Anam Cara facility in Tipperary. The Tánaiste says the relevant Departments are aware and will engage with him.
I too congratulate the Tánaiste and wish her well on her elevation to that office.
I want to ask about a matter relevant to the new Minister with responsibility for jobs, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor. Today, Suir Pharma Ireland in Clonmel closed without notice with the loss of 134 jobs. Will the Tánaiste ask her office to intervene in that situation to see if something can be done for these workers? I note the Minister for Health is present in the House. An important mental health institution in Tipperary town, run by the Friends of Mount Sion, is threatened with closure. This is a vital institution for rehabilitation and long-stay patients who suffer with mental health issues. We have had debates here on these pressing issues. Will the Tánaiste please urge the Minister for Health to look into that situation also?
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I am loth to interrupt Deputy Mattie McGrath or any other Deputy, but I wish to point out that we are dealing with promised legislation or the programme for Government.
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It is all in the programme. Tá sé ansin.
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Everything is covered in that document.
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Is Deputy Mattie McGrath in or out?
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I wish to reassure Deputy Mattie McGrath that the Minister has been briefed in regard to the job losses he mentioned and her Department is aware of the situation. I am sure she will take the appropriate action.
In regard to the facility the Deputy mentioned, I am sure the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, will be in touch with the Deputy on the matter. I do not have the details on it.