Closure of Lufthansa Technik Airmotive in Rathcoole, Co Dublin

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Lufthansa Technik Airmotive Ireland has confirmed the company is to close its jet engine overhaul facility in Rathcoole, Co Dublin. The company served notice of termination of employment on all 411 staff at the plant today.  LTAI announced the start of a 30-day process to consider closing the company in November, subject to consultation with all relevant parties.

The company said an offer from an outside party to take over the facility did not lead to any acceptable offer. It also said negotiations with the three trade unions and employee representatives failed to identify any viable alternatives or to reach agreement on severance terms.