Local TD Gerry Adams has called on the government to make every effort to secure almost 700 jobs in Elverys Sports, including those in its two stores in Dundalk and Drogheda.
Jobs at Elverys are currently under threat as the retailer is in examinership. That could lead to job losses nationwide and, from a local perspective, at Elvery’s store at Dundalk Retail Park.
Commenting on the current uncertainty, the Sinn Féin president said: “Elverys Sports is currently in Examinership. The Examiner, Mr Simon Coyle of Mazars, has stated that: ‘His aim is to protect the business at all costs with a particular focus on job security.’
“This must be the government’s aim also and every support possible should be provided to encourage a new owner to retain the existing numbers of jobs under their current terms and conditions of employment.
“Elverys is a long established, efficient and well run business. It has a management team that is committed to the business and to its future.”
Cllr Jennifer Green also called on support for the Dundalk store in the coming weeks.
She said: “I received an email from the management of the Dundalk store and was impressed with their commitment to not only the company but to each and every one of the jobs at stake. When I contacted our TD Gerry Adams, he had also received a similar email.”