Carlow to close despite transport setbacks

PLANS are going ahead to close Carlow Sugar Factory next month, despite issues that have arisen over the transport of beet to Mallow.

Irish Sugar chief executive Dr Sean Brady said there appeared to be an erroneous impression that the Carlow plant might remain open if the company is delayed in its efforts to set up rail transport facilities.

“This is completely without foundation. The Carlow plant will not process beet in 2005. The closure decision is irrevocable,” he said.