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Fri 02 Feb 2007Efforts to save 480 jobs after Pfizer cutbacksConcerted efforts are under way to save up to 500 jobs in Cork after US drugs multinational Pfizer announced plans yesterday to scale back its Irish operations.IDA Ireland is to assist the company in attempting to secure buyers for two of its units, employing 480, which are to be placed on the market as going concerns. A further 65 jobs at a third plant are to be made redundant.