Government 'asleep at the wheel' over Tara Mine closure, says McDonald

Tara Mines is projecting a loss of around €100m this year, triggering the board to temporarily close the mine. Picture: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald accused the Government of being “asleep at the wheel” over the Tara mine’s closure.

Around 650 employees were temporarily laid off by Tara Mines, following the announcement of the closure late last night.