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Two thousand jobs at Tara Mines are at risk due to rising electricity costs

Oct 22, 2023 08:39 By News Northern Sound
Two thousand jobs at Tara Mines are at risk due to rising electricity costs
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Management at the mines has refused to provide a date for re-opening, citing the high cost of zinc and electricity.

Two thousand jobs remain at risk in Co. Meath with the future of Tara Mines hanging in the balance.

That's the view of the Leader of Aontú, Peadar Tóibín who's called on the government to directly intervene and urgently reduce the cost of electricity to the mines.

Management at the mines has refused to provide a date for re-opening, citing the high cost of zinc and electricity.

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Deputy Tóibín says the cost of energy is the elephant in the room:

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