Health technology company Carelon Global Solutions is set to shut down its operations in Limerick, leading to the loss of 300 jobs.
Limerick TD, Conor Sheehan, has called on the company to provide “urgent clarity” to the 300 workers who now face an “uncertain” future.
The company expects the process to cease operations will be completed by the end of this year.
Carelon, which was launched in Ireland in 2021, said alternatives had been considered and a consultation process was conducted with employees, but the “difficult decision” was made to cease operations in Castletroy.
Mr Sheehan called on the company to immediately engage with staff and their union representatives to provide clarity on redundancy terms or redeployment options.
The Labour TD described the announcement as “deeply worrying” for employees as he urged the company to act swiftly.
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“This is not just a business decision – it has real human consequences. These are dedicated staff who have contributed to the company’s success, and they deserve more than silence or ambiguity in return,” he said.
Mr Sheehan added that staff should not be left “in limbo” as he also called on the Enterprise Minister, Peter Burke, to clarify his level of engagement with the company.
A spokesperson for the parent company of Carelon Global Solutions Ireland, Elevance Health, confirmed the company would cease operations in Limerick.
“After carefully considering alternatives and conducting a consultation process with employee representatives, we have made the difficult decision that we will cease our operations of Carelon Global Solutions Ireland Limited,” they said.
“The process to close operations will occur over the course of the next several months, and we expect it to be completed by the end of 2025. We greatly appreciate the work and dedication from associates in Ireland over the past few years and are committed to supporting them during this time.”
