Minister pledges full support to save 700 jobs at MBNA

ENTERPRISE Minister Richard Bruton has pledged not to leave any stone unturned in efforts to protect 700 jobs at credit card giant MBNA.

Parent company Bank of America announced that it was pulling out of its credit card operations in Ireland and Britain, placing the future of MBNA’s facility in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, in doubt.

After meeting staff and management, Mr Bruton said the company has received expressions of interest about a buy-out, but stressed the process was at an early stage.