NO MOVES BY IDA UNTIL AVIVA DECIDES ON FUTURE

Date Published: 21-Sep-2011

The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, says the I-D-A can't intervene with Aviva until the insurer makes a decision on its operations here.

There are fears for up to 210 jobs in Galway as Aviva Insurance looks to restructure its European business.

The company has a call centre in Knocknacarra and a branch in Eyre Square.

Meanwhile, the Environment Minister says the Government is hugely concerned by the potential job cuts at Aviva.

Phil Hogan says the news - which comes on the back of a series of recent job loss announcements around the country - is disappointing.

Minister Phil Hogan says the Government will do everything it can to minimise any reduction in the Aviva workforce.