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07/10/2016
Concerns Raised Over UTV Job Losses
Over 40 jobs are at risk at broadcaster UTV.
ITV bought the firm last year and around a quarter of the jobs are under threat.
Sinn Féin MLA Máirtín Ó Muilleor said: "The news that over 40 jobs in UTV are at risk is a blow to the local economy and indeed the independence of the local media sector.
"UTV has been at the heart of south Belfast for decades. A reduction of 25% of the current workforce will undoubtedly put a strain on output and the staff who remain.
"ITV should recognise this and offer more opportunities for realising and retraining for those staff at risk."
(CD)
ITV bought the firm last year and around a quarter of the jobs are under threat.
Sinn Féin MLA Máirtín Ó Muilleor said: "The news that over 40 jobs in UTV are at risk is a blow to the local economy and indeed the independence of the local media sector.
"UTV has been at the heart of south Belfast for decades. A reduction of 25% of the current workforce will undoubtedly put a strain on output and the staff who remain.
"ITV should recognise this and offer more opportunities for realising and retraining for those staff at risk."
(CD)
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