Government asked to protect Tara Mines staff as unions prepare to meet management

The owner of Tara Mines in Navan, Co Meath, has cited spiralling energy costs and a drop in zinc prices among the reasons for suspending operations. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The Government has been called on to expedite measures to protect the livelihoods of Tara Mines workers and the long-term future of the facility, following a meeting with ministers.

It comes as Tara Mines unions and management are set to meet for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission on Tuesday morning.