The Director of the Small Firms Association Pat Delaney has said today's announcements of 67 losses at the Clubman Omega plant in Donegal is further evidence our business model for the manufacturing sector no longer reflects the needs of a competitive economy.

The Director of the Small Firms Association, Pat Delaney, has told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights that the small business community is under constant siege from criminals.

The Director of the Small Firms Association, Pat Delaney, has said the latest round of electricity increases will further undermine the ability of Irish manufacturing and production industries to remain in Ireland.