Joe Higgins
Question:93 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she was informed regarding the proposal to lay off 450 workers at Apple Computers in Cork. [4272/99]
Written Answers. - Job Losses.
I regret very much that the Apple Computer Company has decided to cease production of its iMAC computer at its Cork facility with the loss of 450 jobs. I was initially informed on 23 December 1998 that IDA Ireland feared that the iMAC manufacture would be outsourced to LG Electronics with subsequent job losses. Apple Corporation confirmed that it would be laying off 450 staff on the afternoon of Monday, 1 February 1999 prior to informing its employees in Cork. The official notification from Apple was received on 3 February 1999.