Workers File Out Silently From Novartis As 320 Jobs Are To Go At The Ringaskiddy Plant
The jobs will be cut on a phased basis over the next three years
Novartis operates three facilities in Cork - a manufacturing facility and a supply complex in Ringaskiddy and a separate facility on the Model Farm Road.
The job cuts will hit their manufacturing facility and their global business service which both operate in Ringaskiddy
Novartis has been operating out of Ringaskiddy in the Lower Cork Harbour area for over 25 years.
Ryan Grace is there for RedFM News
Speaking to RedFM News outside the plant, Local Fianna Fail councillor and former County Mayor Seamus McGrath has described the job losses as a devastating blow to the region
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