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Tesco Ireland's Commercial Director, Joe Manning, said that the emphasis on local suppliers is something that comes naturally to Tesco, given that they are "by and far the biggest purchaser of Irish produce in the world".

The face of the Galway supermarket sector is set to change dramatically in the next few months after Tesco Ireland announced the acquisition of ten Joyce’s Supermarkets retail stores based in Galway. However, the acquisition is subject to the approval of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

Tesco Ireland has today announced the acquisition of ten Joyce’s Supermarkets retail stores based in Galway. The acquisition is subject to the approval of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

Tesco has announced that long serving members of staff are on ‘inflexible contracts’ and are demanding that they take wage cuts. Tom Moran, the People Before Profit General Election candidate, has claimed: “This move reflects the true nature of the Irish recovery — it is being built on a low wage economy. About 1,000 members of Tesco staff are affected and it would mean a cut of €2.35 (16.5 per cent) per hour for workers earning €14.31. Over a whole year, it would lead to a minimum reduction of €6,591 per worker."

Tesco stores across Mayo have this week donated €1,000 each to their nominated local good causes as part of the Tesco Community Fund initiative, which will see €1 million donated annually to good causes across Ireland. Voted for by customers, 18 good causes across Mayo received their share of their local Tesco stores’ €1,000 community fund.

With nearly 41 years on the clock, Tesco Galway has been given a new lease of life thanks to a €2 million refit investment, transforming it into a far more economical and environmentally friendly store as well as ensuring customers have an enjoyable shopping experience.

Local lamb farmer Al Murphy, based just outside of Ballinasloe, Co Galway, will see his photo featured on the front of Finest* West of Ireland Lamb products in Tesco stores across Ireland as part of the retailer’s campaign to highlight its support for Irish suppliers.

Businesses and local residents in the Newcastle area have continued their objections to an off-licence application by Tesco Express which was refused for the second time in the District Court this week.

Tesco Westport will take part in the Irish Cancer Society Tesco Charity of the Year National Bag Pack, on December 11 and December 12 and is looking for volunteers to lend of few hours of their time to help pack a few shopping bags.