Tara Mines to consider proposals on lessening impact of shutdown

General views of Tara Zinc Mine in Navan Co Meath. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Tara Mines chiefs are to consider proposals to lessen the impact of the recent shutdown, according to a statement issued today.

Before talks with unions started on Monday, Siptu Divisional Coordinator Adrian Kane said the company had agreed to explore alternatives to care and maintenance and a total layoff of workers, most of whom are represented by Siptu, while other unions Unite and Connect also represent workers.