Support pledge after 325 factory job losses

ENTERPRISE Minister Micheál Martin stressed the Government’s commitment to develop Westport yesterday after news that the Mayo town is to lose hundreds of jobs.

Mr Martin said he was very disappointed by the decision of US pharmaceutical firm Allergan to reduce the workforce at its factory by 325 people.

“This is a blow to Westport, the employees of Allergan and the families of those affected,” he said.