Latest: Novartis to shed 320 jobs at Cork campus

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is set to shed 320 jobs, more than half the workforce, at its Cork campus over the next three years.

Update: The union representing Novartis workers, SIPTU, is seeking an urgent meeting with management at the firm over the job cuts at its plant in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

SIPTU's Alan O’Leary said: “Workers were aware that a review of operations was underway by senior Novartis management. However, the announcement today of 320 job cuts has deeply shocked the workers and their families.