Cowen promises help for Waterford Crystal workers

Every effort will be made by the Government to find new jobs for hundreds of Waterford Crystal employees facing redundancy, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen today told the Dáil.

Cowen promises help for Waterford Crystal workers

Every effort will be made by the Government to find new jobs for hundreds of Waterford Crystal employees facing redundancy, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen today told the Dáil.

The world renowned firm may have to shed at least 500 of its 900 staff in response to trading difficulties blamed on the weak US dollar, changing consumer tastes and competition from Asia.

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