Bishop calls for state investment after Midlands job losses

Bishop Francis Duffy says in particular, state investment must address the immediate needs of those whose jobs will end in 2020.

Sun, 10 Nov, 2019 - 20:06

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The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois is calling on government agencies to work quickly towards making the Midlands region a place with greater opportunities for employment.

Bishop Francis Duffy says in particular, state investment must address the immediate needs of those whose jobs will end in 2020.

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