Business Minister travelling to Munster after more than 800 job losses announced in 24 hours

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed his “deep regret” at the double announcement of job losses in Shannon and Cork, but insisted they are not linked and part of a wider problem.

Speaking during Leaders' Questions today, Mr Varadkar was responding to questions from Labour leader Brendan Howlin who sought answers as to what response will be forthcoming from Government to aid those affected.