Unions to meet Harney over IFI closure

Unions representing workers at Irish Fertiliser Industries are due to meet the Tanaiste, Mary Harney, today to discuss the decision to put the semi-state company into liquidation.

Around 620 workers in Arklow, Cork and Belfast are due to lose their jobs following the decision and unions have said they will be demanding a fair redundancy deal. They will also be demanding an explanation from Ms Harney about why IFI could not be saved.