150 jobs lost in Tipperary

The unemployment rate in Tipperary Town has jumped 10% following the loss of 150 jobs in the Pall Ireland plant it was reported today.

The Pall Ireland losses are the latest in a series of closures and cutbacks by multi-national companies in the area.

Geraldine MacNamara from St. Michael's terrace, a member of the RSF Ard Comhairle said that over one thousand people in the town are already unemployed.

"Tipperary Town is already a jobs black spot," said Ms. MacNamara.

"There is now a compelling argument for a more favourable tax approach towards Irish indigenous industry.

"It is only by linking jobs to the local economy that employment can be safeguarded."