Harney throws lifeline to IFI workers

WORKERS at Irish Fertiliser Industries were thrown a lifeline last night when the Government promised to back any viable new business plan.

Tánaiste Mary Harney is to meet IFI management next week after strongly advising trade unions yesterday that further investment hinges on a fresh business strategy.

With 750m pumped into the part State-owned company over the past 15 years, Ms Harney said additional investment was conditional.