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Roscommon Senator says just Transition Funds wont be diluted

There's a lot of concern in midland counties that they won't be properly compensated for the closure of Bord Na Mona works and ESB stations

Jan 17, 2022 18:18

Local senators urge ESB and Bord na Mona to support Just Transition projects

Several communities are still waiting to see Just Transition money reach their projects.

Dec 7, 2021 12:41

Longford council to seek meeting with ESB to discuss help for Lanesboro

There's a lot of concern in the Lanesboro area that the local economy will continue to suffer from the loss of ESB and Bord Na Mona jobs without anything being developed to replace them

Nov 15, 2021 07:51

Tánaiste to raise concerns over slow rollout of Just Transition funding

Local Authority officials are disappointed the funding is coming at a slow pace.

Oct 30, 2021 12:32

Longford County Council to receive €1.3m for loss of rates

Lough Ree Power Station closed in December 2020, after 62 years.

Oct 17, 2021 08:54

IFA says up to 10 years is needed to allow peat extraction

A protest was held outside the Convention Centre in Dublin today to highlight the threat to thousands of jobs.

Jul 13, 2021 17:23

New food strategy to help midlands entrepreneurs

A new food hub in Lanesboro will also be developed as part of the plan.

Jul 9, 2021 13:58

Step forward for proposed Ballyleague boardwalk project

The eco-friendly project would see access granted to traditionally hard to reach wetlands along the lake.

Jul 8, 2021 08:55

Lanesboro group disappointed by confirmation that power station will be demolished

The power station stopped working last December

Jun 18, 2021 16:47

ESB denies it is looking for five million euro Just Transition cash back

Barry Cowan had accused the company of attempting to take the money back in the Dail during the week

Apr 30, 2021 13:53

LISTEN: Former Minister slams lack of progress on 'Just Transition'

Apr 29, 2021 13:41

Funding issue for local projects under Just Transition should be overcome

It's expected that concerns over the allocation of funding under the Just Transition programme can be overcome. In late November, 47 projects across the

Feb 16, 2021 16:55

Fears delay in ESB funding could result in damage to regional recovery following end of peat production

Funding for dozens of Just Transition projects in the Shannonside region could be at risk unless the ESB moves to release funding directly to groups

Jan 21, 2021 13:09

€135.8m and 350 jobs announced under Just Transition Programme

Three hundred and fifty jobs are to be created in the Midlands following government approval for two major funding initiatives under the Just Transition programme. €

Nov 24, 2020 13:51

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