The Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, Seán Doherty, has criticised a government report on job creation following the closure of the Arigna coalmines.

Report shows footage of miners working at Arigna prior to its closure.

Workers arriving at the bank to claim redundancy payments.

Interview with Pat Leonard, former mine worker, who says that the redundancy payment for eleven years work is about nine thousand pounds.

Interview with Stephen Flynn, former mine worker, who says there is no work available.

The closed Arigna mine.

Interview with Seán Doherty, who says the report merely states what is already known.

Interview with Donal Connolly, Roscommon County Manager, who offers the Arigna community his full support in attracting jobs.

Interview with Seán Doherty, who says he would be glad if his job in Seanad Éireann could be of any use in improving things.

The reporter is Jim Fahy.

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