Amgen finally abandons plans for Carrigtwohill plant amid Pfizer deal

SPECULATION is mounting that US biotechnology giant Amgen has finally abandoned its plans to create 1,100 jobs at a plant in Co Cork and instead has decided to launch its European operations with a takeover of Pfizer’s factory in Dun Laoghaire.

Both Amgen and Pfizer refused to confirm or deny the takeover claims last night.

However, sources said the American company was preparing to spend up to €250 million updating the Pfizer-owned Dun Laoghaire plant, which employs around 220 people.