Workers at Dulux's paint factory in Cork have voted to accept redundancy terms offered by AkzoNobel, with the plant to shut by the end of the year.
The Dutch multinational has confirmed that the factory on the Commons Road will be closed on a phased basis by 31 December, resulting in the loss of 45 jobs.
The closure was first proposed last May, and after consultating with union and employee representative groups, redundancy terms were agreed.
Paint production will now be moved to the UK, while the Dulux academy and technical support will be relocated to Dublin.
Non-manufacturing operations will remain in Dublin, where further investment is planned, while warehouse capacity is to be expanded in the capital.
Managing Director with Dulux Paints Ireland Seamus O'Donoghue said the plant's closure was part of a wider plan to improve the business through newer and more streamlined processes.
"Business decisions of this nature are never easy on those impacted and it has been a tough time for colleagues in Cork, who are an incredible and professional team of people," he said.
"The closure of the plant is not related to our people but rather, is part of a wider plan to continually improve the business through newer and more streamlined processes and technological advancements," he said.
"On behalf of the company, I wish to extend my thanks and gratitude to the team in Cork for their stellar work and their commitment to consistent standards of excellence over many years. There will be a period of transition over several months as production moves to the UK in a controlled and organised way," he added.
