Management and unions continue talks at Iralco plant

Talks between management and unions at the Iralco car component plant in Co Westmeath will continue today.

It follows the announcement on Friday that 400 jobs at the factory are safe for the next six months at least.

Workers at Iralco were told on Friday that their jobs are safe for the next six months after four major car manufacturers confirmed they will maintain their business relationships with the company.

A liquidator has announced his intention to sell the business as a going concern.

Today's meeting between management and unions will see presentations from both sides about the future of the company for the next six months.

Issues such as delivery times and quality control will also be discussed.

Unite trade union says whilst the long-term future of the plant remains uncertain, workers are being told to report for work as normal at 6am on Monday morning.