Aga rationalisation to cut workforce

AGA Foodservice Group is to rationalise operations in Ireland, which will result in job losses and the implementation of short-time working.

The company said that despite exceptional growth in recent years in Ireland driven primarily by Rangemaster, Aga and Waterford Stanley, deteriorating economic conditions in recent months have led to a fall in consumer demand.

The company refused to give any further details on job losses, but said the number would be small.