Government must invest in food industry in the light of potential Dell job losses, says Naughten

PLANS by the computer giant Dell to axe jobs in Ireland as part of a worldwide reduction in its workforce highlights the need for the Government to support the food industry.

That’s the view of Fine Gael agriculture and food spokesperson Denis Naughten, TD, who has urged the Government to take immediate steps to do so.

“The announcement by Dell, which is a high value employer at the premium end of the employment spectrum, highlights the vulnerability of the Irish economy to foreign direct investment and a down turn in the construction industry,” he said.