The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62.09 - Other information technology and computer service activities
477 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
12 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
30 November 2009
Description
RR Donnelley Global Turnkey Solutions in Limerick, is to close with the loss of all 477 jobs. The redundancies are to occur over a phased nine month timeline. The company was a supplier to Dell Limerick which recently announced 1900 job losses. The redundancies were not unexpected following the major redundancy by Dell, which is located on the same industrial estate. The US multinational provides print and related service to companies globally.
Sources
Citation
Eurofound (2009), RR Donnelly Global Turnkey Solutions, Closure in Ireland, factsheet number 68152, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68152.
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