Martin: Decision on BUPA future lies with company itself

Minister for Enterprise Micheal Martin has said the ultimate decision on BUPA's future in Ireland rests with the company.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2006 - 12:38

Minister for Enterprise Micheal Martin has said the ultimate decision on BUPA's future in Ireland rests with the company.

Mr Martin was speaking after holding talks this morning with community representatives in Fermoy, where some 200 BUPA workers are set to lose their jobs after the firm's decision to exit the Irish market.

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