Fianna Fail TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor to step up to the mark in relation to the devastating news that 170 people are set to be lose their jobs in the Cameron plant in Longford.
“The Minister made great play of placing a focus on regional jobs and she said on numerous occasions that there would be an emphasis on job potential and job creation in the regions. Employees and their families have been devastated by the news this week that 170 posts are to go at the Cameron plant and this will have a profound impact on Longford and neighbouring counties such as Roscommon where many employees lived. Fifty posts are to be retained in the research and development area. At present, there are 220 people employed at the Aughafad facility, which manufactures flow equipment for the oil and gas industry.
“A consultation process is set to begin this week between workers, unions and management at the plant after days of speculation regarding the company’s future was recently confirmed and really many employees were left in the dark for a number of days on this issue which was simply unfair. I am calling for direct intervention from the Minister in relation to this devastating news – it’s time to stop the talk and put a plan for regional job creation into real action!,” said Deputy Murphy.
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