More than 150 construction workers in have been left without work after a firm issued a suspension notice to its main contractor working on the Mayo Renewable Power project.

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary has called on the Taoiseach to lead a focused effort to secure the future of the project in Killala Co Mayo.

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Deputy Calleary said: "This is an extremely important project, both locally and nationally, which has brought employment back to the county, and many of the workers returned home again after securing employment.

"This project cannot be stalled. I am urging the Taoiseach to intervene and lead a concerted effort to work with the company to resolve the current issues. This suspension period must be used effectively to ensure that the project can progress as planned. I am willing to assist in whatever role necessary to get this development back on track."

(CD/MH)