Minister denies he was told of Dell plan to shut plant
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DEFENCE Minister Willie O'Dea last night vehemently denied reports that Dell has told the Government that it is to wind down its massive Limerick facility from January.Speculation has mounted over the US firm's intentions since it was reported it was trying to sell off factories in an effort to cut costs and improve profitability.
Dell has admitted it wants to reduce expenses so that in 2010 its costs are $3bn (€2.2bn) a year lower than they were in 2007.
The firm currently employs 3,000 people at its manufacturing facility in Limerick and a further 1,350 people at its sales and marketing operation in Dublin and Wicklow.
The current speculation centres on the future of the Limerick site at Raheen amid fears Dell will downscale the site to cut costs.
