Taoiseach hoping Quinn jobs can be saved after administration

The Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said he hopes as many jobs as possible can be saved following the appointment of an administrator to Quinn Insurance.

Mr Cowen said: "It's time for everyone to get behind resolving the problems faced by Quinn Insurance."

The Tanáiste Mary Coughlan admitted she is concerned about jobs and said efforts are ongoing with Enterprise Ireland and Quinn Represenatives surrounding the group's future.