Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Boliden Tara is officially on board as a client company of Enterprise Ireland. The latter is liaising with the company on energy and productivity supports that can assist with a sustainable reopening. The Government is very committed to a sustainable reopening because of the impact Tara Mines has on the wider region. It generates about €75 million in annual economic activity in the local community. That is very important. In addition, zinc plays a critical role in enabling green technologies such as solar and wind. Demand for zinc is estimated to increase to 150% of 2019 levels by 2035. There is a future for the mine. Obviously, we are concerned with protecting the workers. The Workplace Relations Commission has been involved in engaging with them as well.

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