Pádraig Boland says staff were skeptical about the process at first.
The man tasked with upskilling Bord na Móna employees in the midlands believes their appetite for re-training is increasing.
Pádraig Boland of Laois Offaly Education and Training Board is also chairperson of a Just Transition sub-committee on training and research.
It's one of four that have been established covering employment generation, employment continuity and community assistance.
Mr. Boland says staff were skeptical about the process at first:
BOGS: The Environment Minister, Eamon Ryan, is visiting Offaly this afternoon.
Posted by Midlands 103 on Tuesday, 24 November 2020
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