Poultry plant sold to British investors

THE Cappoquin Poultry processing plant is to be taken over by two British investors who will prepare chicken for the British halal market.

The IFA and SIPTU said they are pleased with the sale of the plant. However, SIPTU said it is concerned about supposed plans by the new owners to offer only minimum wage to workers.

SIPTU is to hold a meeting on Monday. Up to 200 people are employed at the Waterford plant. It is believed most of these will be offered work after re-organisation.