Politics
Simon Coveney vows state will assist 650 workers impacted by Tara Mines closure
Swedish parent company of the mine last night announced that it will temporarily suspend operations within the next four weeks
Simon Coveney, the Minister for Enterprise, said supports are being put in place immediately to assist the workers affected by the temporary suspension of Tara Mines, Co Meath.
Boliden, the Swedish parent company of the mine, last night announced that it will temporarily suspend production and exploration operations within the next four weeks. The move will result in its 650 staff being temporarily laid off.
In a statement, Boliden said the decision had been taken ...