Eurogiant in liquidation affects Kildare jobs
Eurogiant, Maynooth Google Maps
SOME jobs in Kildare, are at risk after the company that operates the EuroGiant chain of discount stores announced it has entered liquidation.
The Eurogiant chain has locations in Newbridge, Celbridge and Maynooth, which is expected to be directly affected by this news.
The news was announced on Wednesday, 5 February that around 640 jobs in 20 counties are at risk.
Stores are continuing to trade for the moment, but there are concerns for the 640 jobs in the 77 stores across Ireland.
It has been reported that due to rising costs and increased competition the company is not in a suitable position to continue business.
The Labour party is calling on EuroGiant to make information about the company's future available to staff as soon as possible.
Labour enterprise spokesperson, George Lawlor, said support services should be ready to step in if needed.
EuroGiant founder Charlie O'Loughlin spoke on Newstalk about the situation:
"We've very much in a wait and see process at the minute, but it looks pretty bleak,” he said.
"So, the State should be ready with all the resources available to assist the 640 workers. Give them access to all the services that they are entitled to at this time."
