Tic Tac maker Ferrero Ireland says overtime claim would cost €1.1m

The maker of iconic sweets TicTacs, confectionery giant Ferrero Ireland has told the Labour Court that an overtime pay demand by craft workers would result in an additional €1.1m cost and it was not in a position to agree to the change.

The maker of iconic sweets Tic Tacs, confectionery giant Ferrero Ireland, has told the Labour Court that an overtime pay demand by craft workers would result in an additional €1.1m cost and it was not in a position to agree to the change.

At the Labour Court, the Cork-based Ferrero Ireland Ltd said the company has lost orders and has had to action a headcount reduction. In the case, 24 craft workers - represented by the Connect union - are seeking that overtime be paid at shift rate rather than basic rate.