Mixed jobs news in Cork

There was mixed news on the jobs front in Cork yesterday.

A total of 34 jobs will be lost following the decision by detergent manufacture IDC to close its plant at Little Island. However, up to 40 jobs are to be created in two separate investments in the same Cork office and retail park.

Coffee giant Starbucks has confirmed plans to open its first outlet in Cork at the City Gate development in Mahon next month.