Up to 320 people are set to lose their jobs at pharmaceutical giant Novartis in Cork, as part of a global restructuring.
They were among 550 workers at the company's Ringaskiddy campus.
Ian Guider discussed this and the day's other business stories, including:
- INM to close its Citywest printing plant
- WeWork is reportedly pulling out of two Dublin office deals
- Household debt continues to decline but remains fifth highest in the EU
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