Talks have taken place between management and unions at Irish Flavours and Fragrances following yesterday's news that the company wanted to discuss the potential closure of the Drogheda factory.
At the meeting which lasted an hour, the company insisted that a final decision on closure would only be made after the 30 day consultation period.
However, staff and unions remain pessimistic about the chances of saving the 100 jobs in the factory.
A further meeting is to take place next week.
Yesterday, management informed the workers that they wanted to discuss the potential closure of the factory which makes concentrates for many of the world's leading producers of perfumes and aftershaves.
Kildare hotel battling for survival
The Stand House Hotel, situated opposite the Curragh racecourse in Co Kildare, looks set to close next month with the loss of approximately 50 jobs.
The hotel's owners, the Irish Turf Club, say they are presently in a consultation process with staff in an attempt to prevent closure.
However, if a solution is not found then the premises will close some time around mid-October.
A fall-off in revenue has been cited as the main reason behind the decision to close the premises.
The work force at the hotel, was gifted to the Turf Club by the Aga Khan, is made up of full, part-time and casual employees.
KVC denies receivership rumours
Vehicle conversion firm KVC Manufacturing has said there is no truth in rumours that it has gone into receivership.
The company, which has been based in Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath, since its foundation in 1999, employed 60 workers at one time.
However, cuts over the last two years have seen its staff reduced to around 12.
A company spokesperson admitted it has been struggling to get access to credit, but denied that it was in danger of going bust.
