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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

  • June 14, 2023
Simon Coveney: the government will continue to engage with Irish management and the parent company to try reverse this closure

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 ...