Dairy co-op Tirlán seeks voluntary redundancies in bid to reduce costs

Voluntary redundancies are being sought by the dairy co-op Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia.

Trade union Siptu is hoping to meet with management and staff to discuss restructuring plans which could result in a number of job losses.

A proposed cost reduction programme is being described as very concerning for employees and dairy producers working for the co-op.

Industrial organiser with Siptu, Terry Bryan, said the company is looking for many lay-offs.

"The company has indicated that they are seeking a significant number of redundancies across the group," he told Newstalk radio.

"It is our role and indeed our intention to engage with the company in the coming weeks to try to reduce the impact on any potential job losses and indeed any potential changes to our members' terms of employment."