It follows accusations from SIPTU which claim the organisation put the site up for sale without consulting the Union.
Bord Na Móna says it will consider all observations made by SIPTU in relation to the future use of Derrinlough Briquette Factory.
It follows a statement from the Union, which accused the organisation of breaking the terms of the agreement entered over the closure of the site.
It claims Bord Na Móna put the site up for the sale without consulting the Union.
Bord Na Móna says the formal process for considering the future use of the factory is underway, and it will update SIPTU on any developments as they arise.
Laois Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen says a job enterprise must be in the site's future:
In a statement to Midlands 103, Bord Na Móna says:
“Bord na Móna has concluded all briquette production operations at its Derrinlough peat factory in Co. Offaly. The company confirmed that it would be exploring alternative options for the future use of the site, that would generate employment opportunities for the area, and this formal process is currently underway. Bord na Móna will consider any observations the Group of Unions may have on the future use of the site as part of this process and will update them on any developments as they arise.”
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