Ireland had a larger trade surplus than China with the US for the first time in March.

Viatris has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Cork in 2028

Pfizer previously announced over a thousand job cuts in locations including Ireland, the UK, Michigan, New York and New Jersey

Siptu is urgently seeking a meeting with Pfizer officials to discuss the future of 100 jobs at the company's manufacturing plant in Co Kildare

Increase falls showr of Siptu's demand for 12.5% increase for Pfizer employees in Cork

Dr Gillian Ellsbury was due to appear in person at next month’s inquest into the death of Joseph McGinty (14) from Achill Island

It will bring the total number of Pfizer employees in Ireland to approximately 5,500.

The pharma giant already employs over 1,700 people at the site at Grange Castle.