130 jobs lost as Gaeltacht firm shuts immediately

MORE than 130 jobs have been lost across the country after a Gaeltacht community development company shut down with immediate effect.

The directors of Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG) took the decision on Wednesday. They told staff of the job losses and asked them to finish up immediately because the company is insolvent.

“This news has come like a bolt from the blue for the workers, but the management and board have some very serious questions to answer,” said Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.