Loss of 48 jobs will have ‘a major effect on the region’

THE loss of 48 jobs in a rural part of Kilkenny has been described as a devastating blow to the region.

Intel Freight, which is based in Knocktopher in Kilkenny, has gone into liquidation with the loss of 48 jobs. Staff were only informed of the decision on Friday afternoon as they prepared to leave the plant. A liquidator has already been appointed to wind up the enterprise.

Local TD and Junior Agriculture Minister Liam Aylward said it would have a major effect on the region: “I will be talking to the IDA, the minister and others. I have no magic wand but hopefully, we will be able to pick up the slack.