Tara miners vote in favour of new pay terms

THERE was mixed news for the country’s mine workers yesterday.

On the positive side agreement on new work practices has ensured the continued viability of Tara Mines in Co Meath.

However, in Kilkenny, management at Galmoy Mines, which had not been due to close down until 2010, have revealed they will be accelerating the winding down of operations at the mine with 200 jobs to go this May.