‘Bespoke energy scheme’ could be introduced to help Tara Mines, says Varadkar

The Taoiseach said the Government was keen to make sure the closure remained temporary

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Government was keen to make sure the closure remained temporary (Damien Storan/PA)

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said a “bespoke energy scheme” could be introduced for Tara Mines following the temporary closure and up to 650 job cuts at the site in Co Meath.

Mr Varadkar described the closure as “very serious”.