Talks continue in effort to save 400 Iralco jobs

Talks are due to continue today in an effort to save hundreds of jobs at the Iralco plant in Co Westmeath.

The factory went into liquidation earlier this week due to financial difficulties, leaving more than 400 jobs hanging in the balance.

Management and union representatives have been meeting with the two liquidators to discuss the future for the plant and its workforce.

Union officials want the factory to be reopened to allow existing orders to be fulfilled, thereby making the business a more attractive operation to potential buyers.