Proposed redundancies at Smurfit Westrock in Lurgan

Summary

That this House expresses deep concern at Smurfit Westrock’s proposal to make 55 workers redundant at its Lurgan site in Lagan Valley, a third of the workforce; notes that it is vital that these highly skilled manufacturing jobs are kept within Lagan Valley given the significant economic value they provide to Northern Ireland; calls on hon. Members to support these workers; and urges the Government to work with the Northern Ireland Executive and Invest NI to intervene to safeguard these critical jobs.

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1. 14 October 2026

   Early Day Motion

   That this House expresses deep concern at Smurfit Westrock’s proposal to make 55 workers redundant at its Lurgan site in Lagan Valley, a third of the workforce; notes that it is vital that these highly skilled manufacturing jobs are kept within Lagan Valley given the significant economic value they provide to Northern Ireland; calls on hon. Members to support these workers; and urges the Government to work with the Northern Ireland Executive and Invest NI to intervene to safeguard these critical jobs.

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• Sorcha Eastwood · Alliance · Primary sponsor

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