Bord Na Mona Decision Compared To The Burning Of Rome

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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