Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist representatives Danny Kennedy and Councillor Sam Nicholson have called for urgent action to prevent potential job losses at Tayto.
Danny Kennedy said:
“Tayto has been at the heart of Tandragee and the surrounding area for a very long time so this news will be of great concern to the whole community.
“I have contacted company representatives to request a meeting and have also spoken to Sean McKeever from the UNITE union and will meet with Trade Union representatives and workers.
“In addition I have spoken directly to the Enterprise Minister and asked to be included in discussions and meetings with company management as soon as they can be arranged. It is imperative that all local public representatives work together to allay the concerns of the workforce and do what can be done to help the company at this time.”
Councillor Sam Nicholson said:
“Tayto’s association with Tandragee goes back decades and it is imperative that action is taken to try to avoid these potential job losses. The local economy depends on jobs such as these and a loss on this scale would unquestionably constitute a major blow to community morale.
“Tayto is an important part of the local agri-food and manufacturing sectors. Any job losses would obviously have a consequential impact on the supply chain and the local potato producers. It is vitally important that this business is retained in Tandragee.”