Pfizer denies ADM plant takeover plans

PHARMACEUTICAL giant Pfizer yesterday admitted to being “bemused” by reports of the company planning to secure the soon-to-be-closed ADM Ringaskiddy plant.

However, hopes increased last night that alternative employment could be on the cards for many of the 146 workers being laid off over the next two months.

Enterprise, Trade and Employment minister Micheál Martin’s office revealed “the prospects of new jobs in the Cork harbour area are good”.