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.
Transportation / Storage Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Postal And Courier Activities 53.2 - Other postal and courier activities
320 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
8 May 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 August 2009
Description
The courier company DHL has announced 320 job losses across its depots and operations in Ireland. DHL intends to close seven regional depots in Athlone, Galway, Sligo, Cavan, Enniscorthy, Waterford and Tralee. In addition, it also intends to restructure its operations at depots in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The company says it is cutting back its domestic services in Ireland in order to concentrate on what it calls its core business of international express delivery. Currently, DHL has four divisions in Ireland, employing a total of 1,600 staff.
Eurofound (2009), DHL, Internal restructuring in Ireland, factsheet number 68869, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68869.
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