Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour) | Oireachtas source

With the indulgence of the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, I will take the opportunity to express my solidarity with the workers in Tara Mines who received the devastating news yesterday evening that there are to be 650 temporary layoffs - and we hope they are temporary - at the mine in Navan.

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It has a huge impact on workers and families in Meath and across County Louth as well. It is extraordinary that the company has decided to reach for the nuclear option of lay-offs as opposed to engaging with the trade union.

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