Menu
19/02/2010
Jobs Lost From Donegal To North
Up to 70 jobs are to go at a meat processing plant in Donegal, a trade union has warned.
SIPTU said it has been told by management at Donegal Meat Processors in Carrigans that the factory's boning hall is to close.
Branch Organiser Martin O'Rourke told the BBC today that he was told it was cheaper for the company to operate in Northern Ireland.
"They're telling us the costs in the Republic outweigh the costs in the North," he said.
"This is because Sterling has depleted against the Euro, and it's more economically viable for them to carry out that operation north of the border."
(BMcC/GK)
SIPTU said it has been told by management at Donegal Meat Processors in Carrigans that the factory's boning hall is to close.
Branch Organiser Martin O'Rourke told the BBC today that he was told it was cheaper for the company to operate in Northern Ireland.
"They're telling us the costs in the Republic outweigh the costs in the North," he said.
"This is because Sterling has depleted against the Euro, and it's more economically viable for them to carry out that operation north of the border."
(BMcC/GK)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 May 2006
Investment Of €28m Promises 100 Jobs In Naas
A €28m investment by Dawn Farm Foods in a research and development unit incorporating a state-of-the-art Meat Science Centre that promises to create 100 new jobs in Naas. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin announced the major investment by Dawn Farm Foods in Naas, Co. Kildare, with the support of Enterprise Ireland.
Investment Of €28m Promises 100 Jobs In Naas
A €28m investment by Dawn Farm Foods in a research and development unit incorporating a state-of-the-art Meat Science Centre that promises to create 100 new jobs in Naas. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin announced the major investment by Dawn Farm Foods in Naas, Co. Kildare, with the support of Enterprise Ireland.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A windy night with gales in the north, showers die back to western parts from the evening, leaving much of the night dry with clear spells. Blustery showers spread east again towards morning. Gales ease somewhat by dawn Minimum temperature 2 °C.
