Tipp TDs take Bord na Mona workers plight to Minister

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Tipperary TD’s are meeting the energy Minister Denis Naughtn this afternoon to discuss the closure of the briquette factory in Littleton with the loss of 69 jobs.

A further 56 peat harvesting positions are also at risk

Unions are threatening to strike after the announcement last week by Bord na Mona.

On Tipp FM’s Lunchtime news – Tipp FM’s Domhnall Doyle spoke with Fianna Fail Deputy Jackie Cahill about what the counties Dail representatives are hoping to get out of today’s meeting…