100 jobs to go as Merck announces plan to close manufacturing plant 

German multinational said Arklow plant will close in three years

Pharmaceutical and technology giant Merck has announced it will close its production site in Arklow, Co Wicklow in three years, with the loss of around 100 jobs. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan / OSM PHOTO

Pharmaceutical and technology giant Merck has announced it will close its production site in Arklow, Co Wicklow in three years, with the loss of around 100 jobs. 

The German multinational has extensive Irish operations and said its €440m expansion plans in Co Cork will be unaffected by Wednesday's announcement.