Councillors from the Ballinasloe area are calling on the Government to step in and help employees affected by the closure of a local Dairy plant.
It was announced on Friday that Arrabawn Co-Op in Kilconnell will cease processing operations by Summer 2023.
While half of the 110 staff on site are due to transfer with the business there are fears for 55 jobs.
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At a special meeting of the Ballinasloe Municipal District today, Councillors called on the Minister for Agriculture and the Tanaiste to establish a task force to ensure a responsible transition.
Cathoirleach of the Ballinasloe MD, Councillor Evelyn Parsons says the site must be used for alternative purpose that will preserve jobs locally:
