The Minister for Agriculture has asked the board of the Sugar Company to hold off the closure of the Thurles Sugar Factory until four alternative projects for the area are finalised. Michael O'Kennedy has demanded a full report from the company on the background to the closure.

Report shows Thurles Sugar Factory.

Interview with workers on the closure.

To camera Michael Lally.

Interview with Michael Lowry on the closure of the factory.

Thurles Sugar Factory at night.

The reporter is Michael Lally.

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