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 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
171 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
19 January 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
28 October 2010
Description
Royal Bank of Scotland is to cut 171 computer support jobs at its Dublin IT division; although management said some staff would be offered jobs in the UK. The job losses are to take effect within nine months. IT staff are to be made redundant when the bank closes the division. RBS said it intended to keep the number of compulsory redundancies to a minimum, adding that some workers could be redeployed to the UK. However, there are no redeployment opportunities within Ireland.
Sources
20 January 2010: The Irish Independent
Citation
Eurofound (2010), Royal Bank of Scotland, Closure in Ireland, factsheet number 70095, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70095.
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