Call for investment in technology sector to avoid job losses

I appeal to the incoming Government to continue investment in education, research and development, and the provision of broadband across the State, particularly in East and West Cork, which, has been starved of industrial development over a long period of time.

The crisis in the technology sector shows little sign of ending. Layoffs and cutbacks in multi-nationals are becoming commonplace, while many indigenous companies are cutting back or even facing closure.

Now that sector is under pressure worldwide, yet some politicians contend the workplace will remain unscathed.