Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew today met with the economy minister, InterTradeIreland and the Communications Workers Union on the need to retain jobs at the EE / BT Enniskillen site.

The Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP said:

“These jobs are vital for the people of Enniskillen and beyond, and they must be retained. The site has a very loyal and hardworking workforce which has remained committed to the firm for decades, with very low staff turnover rates.

“Workers, some of whom have worked at the site for over thirty years, deserve to have clarity and certainty about their future.

“Since taking office, economy minister Conor Murphy has prioritised regional balance, and I want to commend his efforts in doing all that he can to retain these jobs in Enniskillen.

“Sinn Féin will continue to work closely with the union representatives, the department and other bodies to give workers certainty and to protect these jobs.”