Over 400 job losses at Lufthansa Technik

An aircraft maintenance company is to close one of its engine repair plants in Co Dublin with the loss of more than 400 jobs.

Lufthansa Technik Airmotive Ireland had been in talks with unions for several weeks after announcing plans to shut its facility in Rathcoole.

The confirmed yesterday that due to falling business as well as fewer international market opportunities, it would close the factory. Some 411 workers are being laid off.