The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has been informed of the "deep anger" among the Bord na Móna (BNM) Group of Unions over threats by the firm to close its peat briquette plant in Littleton, County Tipperary.

Minister Denis Naughten met with representatives from the BNM Group of Unions to discuss the issue.

BNM Group of Unions Secretary and SIPTU Organiser, John Regan, said: "The BNM Group of Unions representatives told the Minister that they were not prepared to engage with the management of Bord na Móna on its agenda until it removes the threat to close the Littleton plant in March 2018. The Minister listened and noted the BNM Group of Unions position regarding the number of key concerns raised."

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Unite Official, Ed Thompson, said: "It was encouraging to hear many speakers at the ICTU Just Transition Climate Change Seminar calling on Bord na Móna to set a high standard for companies in Ireland, and across the EU, by treating workers who face losing their jobs with the respect and dignity their loyal service deserves."

(CD/LM)