‘It is imperative these jobs be replaced as a matter of urgency’

NEWCASTLE WEST’S business community last night warned of the anger, fear and frustration running high in the area over the Castlemahon Food Products’ liquidation decision.

The Chamber of Commerce said as well as the 300-plus jobs at the plant itself, another 300 spin off jobs could also be affected.

Chamber president John Hunt said: “Recent job losses in West Limerick have now reached 1,000.