Job loss fears at power stations

Almost 300 workers are set to lose their jobs after two power stations missed out on contracts to supply electricity across the island of Ireland, unions have warned.

Kilroot power station in Co Antrim faces closure within months after failing to land a contract to supply the new integrated single electricity market. Nearby Ballylumford, which like Kilroot is owned by AES, also faces an uncertain future after it failed to win a contract in a new auction process aimed at increasing competition in Ireland.