Tara Mines workers accept management's layoff support measures 

Tara Mines workers protest over its temporary closure outside Leinster House on Wednesday. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins

Tara Mines workers have voted to accept management proposals to support them while they are laid off.

According to Siptu divisional organiser Adrian Kane, unions had recommended the proposals, which were brokered at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) last week, be accepted.