The fund available for projects to tap into has effectively been doubled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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