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Article: Action needed now on Galmoy jobs, says Cavanagh.
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- Kilkenny People (Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland)
- Article date:
- April 9, 2008
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Tess Felder
THE Galmoy mine will likely close sooner rather than later, and the government must act now to protect employment in the north west of the county, a local councillor has warned.
Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh (FG) has pointed out that the lead and zinc mine is due to close in three years' time, with local speculation that the end date could arrive even sooner.
This means planning should begin now to attract other business to the area and to prevent a surge of unemployment.
"While we were all aware that the mine in Galmoy has a finite lifespan, the reality is it employs 220 people and it will close in the near future," Cllr ...