SIPTU and INMO condemn closure of Rickard House in Blackrock
SIPTU and the INMO have condemned the announcement by the Daughters of Charity that the Order intends to close Rickard House in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, with the loss of 45 jobs.
The facility provides care to 27 retired members of the Daughters of Charity.
SIPTU Organiser, David Field, said: “The Order notified union members of the proposed job losses at a general meeting on Monday (19th November). The need for investment to keep Rickard House up to standard and other costs were cited as the reason for the closure.
“Both unions had an initial engagement with the Order, following the announcement, which was aimed at exploring ways to keep the facility open and preserve employment.”
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