ESB station closure to cost 129 jobs

THE ESB decision to close its generating station at Tarbert, on the Shannon Estuary, came as a shock to the north Kerry and west Limerick areas last night.

ESB station closure to cost 129 jobs
Thu, 18 May, 2006 - 01:00
Donal Hickey

The closure, due to take place in 2010, will result in the loss of 129 jobs.

Workers at the oil-fired station were being briefed about the decision and offered redeployment opportunities last night.

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