Minister Martin Responds to Läpple Annoucement

Micheál Martin TD Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment said today that news of the closure of the Läpple facility in Carlow will come as a devastating blow to the employees and their families.

“Our thoughts today are first and foremost with those who have lost their jobs. I have asked that the State’s agencies provide all assistance necessary to upskill those with a view to finding alternative employment.

“This announcement underlines the ongoing challenge facing the Government and the country as a whole. We, in Government, are committed and determined to pursue policies which will maintain Ireland’s competetiveness in the face of strong global competition”, Minister Martin concluded.

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