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...in Westmeath,” he said. “The closure flies in the face of the government's limp support for a transition programme for BORD NA Móna and ESB workers. “Four Government Minister’s recently came to the county to peddle a line on a half-hearted and poorly...

24 Nov 2019 at 10:00

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Flaherty warns Longford will suffer unless Just Transition report recommendations are implemented quickly

..."This year has been a tough one for workers, families and communities in the Midlands, with 230 temporary job losses at BORD NA Móna. "I welcome the publication of the report by the Just Transition Commissioner Kieran Mulvey in the hope that jobs can be...

23 May 2020 at 00:47

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Cllr Colm Murray ready to face the challenge as Cathaoirleach of Ballymahon MD

...over the years, he noted, and they will face a number of challenges in the coming year, including the “winding down” of BORD NA Móna in Lanesboro, and the Derryadd Wind Farm plans. “With Covid-19, I hope we’ll be able to help people and groups through...

26 Jun 2020 at 08:00

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Lanesboro Power Plant Closure: Future liabilities must be addressed, says Colehill Councillor Mick Cahill

BORD NA Móna was established to develop communities in the poorer midland areas through creation of employment. Sustainability of these communities is enabled via a creation of sustainable employment. A changing environment means that sustainable employment...

22 Nov 2019 at 16:00

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Multi-million euro lifeline for Bord na Móna workers

...Donohoe was yesterday (Tuesday) facing growing pressure to set aside a multi million euro package to protect up to 2,000 BORD NA Mona jobs in Longford and surrounding counties. A large slice of that duress came courtesy of Longford-Westmeath TD and OPW...

09 Oct 2019 at 11:08

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Longford weather update: More wind, rain and snow set to sweep country warns Met Éireann

...to Meath in historic GAA free-taking shootout - Cillian O'Sullivan lands decisive point in dramatic climax to Leinster GAA BORD NA Móna O'Byrne Cup semi-final

17 Jan 2018 at 13:52

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Bord na Móna to press ahead with Derryadd wind farm despite development levy hike

...the measure and four siding with Cllr Butler's alternative proposal. In a statement to the Leader this lunchtime however, BORD NA Móna insisted the events of last night have done little to alter their plans concerning a proposed wind farm in Derryadd. "At...

15 Mar 2018 at 13:49

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Government must immediately release €30m in funds for bog rehabilitation

...commence work on cut away bog rehabilitation in light of serious concerns raised by unions regarding the future of 2,000 BORD NA Mona jobs across the midlands. Deputy Naughten secured a commitment from An Taoiseach that money from the Climate Action Fund...

29 Sept 2019 at 21:40

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Deaths in Longford - April 22, 2017

...death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, on Friday, April 21 of Jack McGovern, Corneary, Aughavas, Leitrim, ex BORD NA Móna employee. Sadly missed by his brother Andy (Gubbs, Cloone), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of...

22 Apr 2017 at 13:13

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Demand for Minister to intervene in Longford Bord na Móna jobs crisis

...called on the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, to intervene in the crisis at BORD NA Móna following the breakdown of talks between management and unions regarding the company’s announcement of layoffs at its...

21 Jul 2019 at 15:52

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‘Morally wrong’ that laid off Longford Bord na Móna seasonal workers left waiting over two months for Social Welfare payments

It is “morally wrong” that seasonal workers at BORD NA Móna in Lanesboro, who were recently laid off, have been left waiting over two months for Social Welfare payments. Local Fianna Fáil TD, Eugene Murphy raised the issue in the Dáil under Questions on...

19 Sept 2019 at 17:24

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How long will the snow last? Met Éireann forecast on the #Sneachta and this week's weather

...of the week with stormy conditions at times with gales in the forecast. Also read: Memories from Longford and former ESB & BORD NA Móna staff of this region's proud ‘brown past’ Tuesday to Friday will be very wet, with heavy widespread rain at times with a...

24 Jan 2021 at 13:30

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