{"id":297218,"date":"2026-02-14T05:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T05:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/297218\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T05:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T05:28:14","slug":"potential-redundancies-at-waterford-abattoir-as-over-200-jobs-hang-in-the-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/297218\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential redundancies at Waterford abattoir as over 200 jobs hang in the balance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Stock image.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3723b43c-a5cf-4267-8efc-d48cd6076372.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">Stock image.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">ABP Food Group employees in its Waterford facility are facing potential redundancies in the company\u2019s cutting and deboning operation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">The food processing company confirmed that the consultation process taking place this week will involve around 230 employees at the facility in Ferrybank. However, the abattoir is not affected and the facility in Waterford will continue to receive cattle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">The proposed changes are said to be driven by reduced livestock supply and increasing costs in Ireland and the group also said that it will maximise other facilities to maintain its efficiency and competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">A spokesperson for the company said: &#8220;We understand the impact this announcement may have on our colleagues and their families.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">&#8220;We are committed to engaging constructively with our employees during this period of consultation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">&#8220;ABP remains wholly committed to the farming community, ensuring strong partnerships that sustain the quality of Irish beef.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">&#8220;We are equally dedicated to supporting our employees and to maintaining the highest standards of service for our customers in Ireland and across international markets. These values continue to guide our business as we navigate current challenges and plan for a sustainable future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Last month, ABP announced its \u201cintention to cease retail packing\u201d at a facility in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, and entered into a formal consultation process with 338 employees. <\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">ABP Food Group is one of the largest beef processor companies across Ireland the UK and Europe. The company employs over 14,000 people across 50 manufacturing plants in nine countries. <\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Last September, Laurence P Goodman, the son of Larry Goodman was announced as ABP Food Group\u2019s new chairperson. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stock image. 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