IFI Cobh workforce face first jobless day

The Irish Fertiliser Industries (IFI) workforce in Cobh is facing their first week's unemployment after the company's closure yesterday.

The Irish Fertiliser Industries (IFI) workforce in Cobh is coming to terms with the loss of their jobs after the company's closure yesterday.

The 620-strong workforce is facing a payout totalling nearly €25m.

However, unions say this figure will not fund the staff's just entitlements.

The Taoiseach witnessed an angry protest by IFI workers in Cork last night as he attended a fund raising dinner.