EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 7 MIN
Meath Campaigners Demand Answers After Tara Mines Waste Spill - 18/06/2026
from The Agenda
An environmental campaign group in Meath says it is deeply concerned following details of a significant spill at Tara Mines last year that resulted in hundreds of tonnes of tailings material being released within the mine site.According to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency, the incident occurred following a pipeline failure in November 2025, resulting in more than 397,000 litres of mine waste being discharged. The EPA says tailings material was found coating nearby drainage ditches, with concerns at the time that it could potentially reach the Blackwater River.The findings have intensified opposition to plans for an extension of the mine's tailings facility, which already covers a large area in the townlands of Randalstown and Simonstown.Members of the Saving the Environment of Navan Townlands campaign group say they are particularly concerned that the incident was not discussed at community liaison meetings with the mine operator, leaving local residents unaware of what had occurred.Acting Secretary of the group, Mairead Heaney, joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss those concerns and what action campaigners are calling for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An environmental campaign group in Meath says it is deeply concerned following details of a significant spill at Tara Mines last year that resulted in hundreds of tonnes of tailings material being released within the mine site.According to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency, the incident occurred following a pipeline failure in November 2025, resulting in more than 397,000 litres of mine waste being discharged. The EPA says tailings material was found coating nearby drainage ditches, with concerns at the time that it could potentially reach the Blackwater River.The findings have intensified opposition to plans for an extension of the mine's tailings facility, which already covers a large area in the townlands of Randalstown and Simonstown.Members of the Saving the Environment of Navan Townlands campaign group say they are particularly concerned that the incident was not discussed at community liaison meetings with the mine operator, leaving local residents unaware of what had occurred.Acting Secretary of the group, Mairead Heaney, joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss those concerns and what action campaigners are calling for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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