SIPTU representatives are to meet with senior management at Leprino Foods in Portlaoise tomorrow, Wednesday, 20th August, following the announcement that the company intends to cease production at the plant in 2026.
SIPTU Industrial Organiser, Terry Bryan, said: “Our immediate thoughts are with our members and their families following this shocking announcement this afternoon. We have already been in contact with the company and have confirmed that we will meet with them tomorrow to discuss the full implications of the decision.”
“We will engage with the company directly to see if we can lessen the impact of the decision upon our members and their families and try to explore alternatives to the proposed job losses. The company is a significant employer in the Portlaoise and Midland area, employing 130 workers. It has only been in operation since 2020 and is a modern, state-of-the-art facility. This is both a shocking and regrettable announcement. SIPTU’s focus and concern is for our members and our members’ families at this difficult time.”