I can understand the deep concern of QIL staff and their families at the prospect of job losses resulting from the administration process. There is great uncertainty at present and

In my role as public representative for Dublin 15, I have taken the opportunity to meet with several staff representatives and groups from QIL Blanchardstown in recent weeks.

I have also spoken directly with the Financial Regulator on two occasions and with the Minister for Finance on this matter.

Yesterday, I brought up the issue with the Minister in the Dáil. You might be interested in viewing this exchange,or reading the transcript (below).

I recognise the important contribution that QIL makes to Blanchardstown and surrounding areas in terms of employment, and I have stressed at every opportunity the need to put in place without undue delay measures to protect the maximum number of local jobs possible.