Temporary lay-offs of 230 people were confirmed this week.
The imminent closure of Bord na Móna in the midlands is being likened to the burning of Rome.
The semi-state company is temporarily letting 230 staff go, due to the economic impact of covid-19.
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Barry Cowen, is putting pressure on the Environment Minister to do more to help those in danger of losing their livelihoods.
He says a decision on the future of the West Offaly Power Station was due back from An Bord Pleanála on March 18th, but that's now been inexplicably delayed until May 12th:
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