Agencies told create south-east jobs plan

JOBS Minister Richard Bruton has ordered state agencies to come up with a south-east employment action plan after admitting he is “not happy” with the Industrial Development Authority’s job creation performance.

It comes as MEP Sean Kelly said he would discuss the potential funding options for the 575 Waterford Talk Talk workers facing redundancy when he meets European Employment Commissioner Laszlo Andor this week.

Mr Bruton yesterday met staff and management at Talk Talk, which is set to close in less than a month.