William Hill to close 14 betting shops in Ireland
9 Feb 2009
"Its statement said this would put a number of jobs at risk of redundancy.
"It is understood that up to 53 staff will be laid off as a result.
"The British-based bookmaker blamed the economic downturn and the proposal to double betting turnover tax to 2 per cent from next May.
"It also attributed the decision to the "restriction on introducing innovative and profitable products into Irish shops"..."