Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 26 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 December 2002. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 December 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what representations have been made by the Government to the Government of the Irish Republic in respect of its involvement in the decision to close the IFI/Richardsons Plant in Belfast.

Answer: Mr. Dodds: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations have been made by the Government to the Government of the Irish Republic in respect of its involvement in the decision to close the IFI/ Richardsons Plant in Belfast. [84386] Mr. Pearson: The decision to close Irish Fertiliser Industries was taken by the Irish Government and ICI, the owners of the company. Since the closure announcement on 15 October, I have written to Mary Harney TD, Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, stressing the importance of treating the employees in a fair and equitable manner. I have also met with an official representative of the Irish Government, along with the Chief Executive of ICI, and discussed my concerns with them in detail.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 84386; 395 c743W;395 c740-1W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Company liquidations Belfast Republic of Ireland ICI Irish Fertilizer Industries
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