Drogheda Coca-Cola job losses
Deputy Imelda Munster raised the loss of 65 jobs at Coca-Cola in Drogheda and criticised the Government’s and IDA’s record on local investment. The Minister said there had been significant investment in Drogheda, promised State supports for affected workers, and said she would meet local business representatives soon.
Workers were informed yesterday that 65 jobs are to go at the Coca-Cola plant in Drogheda. This is a devastating blow for the workers, their families and the local community because Coca-Cola has been part of the fabric of Drogheda for decades and has been a mainstay of employment locally. To be frank, the people of Drogheda are genuinely sick and tired of what they see as the lack of commitment and effort on the part of the Government and IDA Ireland when it comes to attracting investment and jobs locally. We have been overlooked too often and have lost out too many times. What are the Government's plans to attract investment and jobs to Drogheda?
Comment on this
There has been significant investment in Drogheda. On Monday I met IDA Ireland with Deputy O’Dowd. There has been a significant number of visits by IDA Ireland to Drogheda.
Comment on this
I acknowledge those who have lost their jobs at Coca-Cola in Drogheda. All of the supports of the State will be made available to them. I have also arranged with Deputy O’Dowd to meet the Chamber of Commerce in Drogheda shortly. The Deputy can rest assured that there is a strong focus on Drogheda.