Minister pledges action on job creation for town

ENTERPRISE Minister Micheál Martin has promised that Dungarvan will be made a priority area for job creation.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2005 - 01:00

John Murphy and Neans McSweeney

With the loss of almost 400 jobs when Waterford Crystal’s plant closes at the end of the month, Mr Martin delivered specific promises after meeting with business and trade union interests.

The minister also promised to improve infrastructure to attract investment there.

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