Amgen: €800m plant is not under threat

US DRUGS giant Amgen denied speculation yesterday that the future of its €800 million manufacturing plant in Cork is in doubt.

The company restated its commitment to build the massive biotechnology project in East Cork and deliver the promised 1,100 jobs.

The move came following confirmation on Monday of a two-year delay in the opening of its Carrigtwohill plant. The company said the decision to reschedule the opening was taken after a global review of its operations.