Pfizer to cut 100 jobs in Newbridge plant but announces new roles in Cork and Dublin

However, the company has also announced it is expanding its workforce in Grangecastle in Dublin and Ringaskiddy in Cork by 230 people

Despite the job cuts in Kildare, the company has also announced it is expanding its workforce in Grangecastle in Dublin and Ringaskiddy in Cork  by 230 people. Pictured is the Pfizer plant in Ringaskiddy.

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has confirmed it is cutting 100 jobs at its Newbridge plant in Kildare.

The job cuts are part of a global response to the collapse in sales of the company's covid antiviral treatment.