Cork steel works to close with the loss of 400 jobs

Over 1,000 jobs have now been lost in Ireland in the past week following the announcement that 400 jobs will be lost at the Irish ISPAT plant in Cork

Fri, 15 Jun, 2001 - 17:30

Over 1,000 jobs have now been lost in Ireland in the past week following the announcement that 400 jobs will be lost at the Irish ISPAT plant in Cork.

The company, formerly known as Irish steel, has announced that a liquidator will be appointed because it has debts of over £36m.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Ireland Place: Irish ISPAT plant Place: Cork Place: Haulbowline Person: Tánaiste Organisation: Cork steel Organisation: Irish Steel

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