Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2026
397. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consultation has taken place with a business operating outside of Dublin (details supplied) regarding collective redundancy; if his attention has been drawn to potential redundancy and the number of jobs at risk at this business; the State supports available to employees who become redundant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45465/26]
View answerI received correspondence from the company referenced regarding proposed redundancies on 1 May 2026. It appears, based on the information provided by the company, that the number of potential redundancies involved did not meet the legal threshold of a collective redundancy, within the meaning of the Protection of Employment Act 1977.
The Redundancy Payments Act 1967, as amended, requires employers to pay a statutory redundancy payment to eligible employees who are being made redundant and have more than 2 years’ service.
Where redundancies occur which fall below collective redundancy thresholds, employers are still legally obliged to conduct the redundancy process fairly and to use reasonable selection criteria in selecting employees for redundancy. In accordance with the principles of fair procedures and natural justice, any such process should normally include a consultation with potentially affected employees.
The Intreo service of the Department of Social Protection provides supports to all workers who face job losses. This service can assist in relation to income and employment supports where needed, including helping with appropriate training and development opportunities.
IDA Ireland has established internal processes for managing potential and actual job loss situations with its client companies. This involves engagement with site leadership of the company to explore options to avoid or minimise any job losses and to assist affected employees with a transition period from the company.
IDA Ireland is also fully respectful of the consultation process that may be underway by any company and its employees or representatives following any announcement or proposed announcements.
IDA Ireland is available to further engage with client companies should this be requested during this process.
