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"en.20141113.19.4-145-500"2
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"I voted in favour of the Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) application made by Andersen Ireland. Andersen Ireland was a major employer in Rathkeale Co. Limerick for 37 years and employed over 171 people. This news came as a huge blow to the community as its closure will have a significant, adverse impact on the local and regional economy. I welcome the fact that this now means that the EU will make EUR 1.5m available to re-train and help find or create jobs for the former workers who were made redundant. I also welcome the fact that a derogation was put in place which reduced the eligibility threshold of affected workers from 500 people to allow the 171 workers who lost their jobs access this fund. This is another example of the positive assistance the EGF can provide and it should be used as much as possible in order to assist those who find themselves out of work through no fault of their own. Ballymena’s JTI Gallaher plant for example is due to close by 2017 with the loss of almost 900 jobs. It clearly falls into the remit of this fund. A bid for assistance should be made."@en1
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