Press Releases24 Aug 05

Statement by Bishop Ken Good on closure of Donegal Hospira Factory

The news that so many jobs are to be lost to the people of south Donegal, with the closure of Hospira, is deeply disturbing. For over quarter of a century, this factory and the local community have been mutually dependent on each other, and it is distressing that the work of so many loyal employees can now be brought to an end so abruptly.

I am very conscious that a great number families and individuals are suffering considerable shock at this news, and I trust that co-operative efforts will be made by all those agencies involved in ensuring that the employment prospects (particularly of young people) in south Donegal will be protected through this crisis.