290 jobs are under threat in Dublin and Louth following a decision by Coca Cola Bottlers to re-organise its operation in Ireland.
The company is transferring all its production, warehousing and bottle making operations to a new site at Knockmore Hill, Co Antrim.
At present 185 people are employed in those areas in the company's plant on the Naas Road in Dublin. 105 people work in the Coca Cola bottle making facility in Greenore, Co Louth. The new purpose built factory will open in 18 months time.
The company is now entering a period of negotiation with unions and staff to determine exactly how many of the 290 jobs can be saved. The company said it was investing €80m in the new facility. It said it chose the location in Antrim after evaluating 60 sites.
