Parade grand marshal call for Vita workers

City officials have ruled out a proposal to allow the Vita Cortex workers lead Cork’s St Patrick’s Day parade.

However, the man behind the idea vowed last night to continue his campaign to ensure the 32 workers, who have been staging a sit-in at the former foam factory since Dec 16, are this year’s grand marshals.

Cllr Chris O’Leary (SF) said the workers have gained global recognition in their battle for full redundancy payments.