FG seeks govt action after Gateway closure

Fine Gael's Richard Bruton has called on the Government to carry out risk assessments on all IT firms in Ireland following the news today that Gateway is set to close its Irish operations.

900 people will lose their jobs if the US computer manufacturer presses ahead with the plan to close its plant in Clonshaugh, Co Dublin.

Mr Bruton said the Government must now work to prevent further closures because of the downturn in the global economy.

An estimated 72,000 people are employed in the Irish technology sector.