180 jobs cut as home improvement firm shuts 4 stores

ALMOST 300 job losses were announced in the home improvement and drug manufacturing industries yesterday.

Wolseley Ireland, which owns Brooks, Heat Merchants and Tubs & Tiles, said it was cutting its workforce by 180 across the country and closing down four stores.

“With the ongoing changes in the Irish residential new-build market, Wolseley Ireland is constantly reviewing its business to determine whether existing resources and structures are appropriate for the requirements of the current marketplace,” a spokeswoman said. “This is part of the company’s continued focus to drive efficiencies and reduce costs in light of the unprecedented market conditions.”