Over 500 people rallied in Shannonbridge over the weekend.
Over 500 Bord na Móna workers and their families took to the streets of Shannonbridge over the weekend to voice their concerns about future jobs for the midlands.
It's after An Bord Pleanála refused the ESB permission to keep burning peat at the West Offaly Power Station last summer, saying the plan to burn biomass was unsustainable.
The workers who rallied want a fair just transition, their pensions to be guaranteed, and to ensure alternative jobs are made available to them in the Midlands.
Bernard Daly, a Regional Officer with Unite the Union, says there has been a breakdown in relations between Bord na Móna management and workers
He also is concerned that management have yet to outline their business plan for the future:
Pat Phelan, a Bord na Móna worker, says pensions need to be secured:
Brendan McCormack, a transport worker at Bord na Móna, believes the government’s plan to get them to retrofit homes in the region is not feasible:
There was a mixed reaction to politicians as they took to the stage with all of them signing the pledge to support workers.
Sentencing Of €8.4m Cocaine Pilot Delayed After 'Breakdown' With Legal Team
Councillors Push For Local Link Service Between Westmeath Towns
Midlands MEP warns EU of 'serious costs crisis'
TUS Athlone Students Voice Concerns Over Rising Fuel Costs
Revenue Seize Over €94k Of Contraband In Various Operations
Over €7.4 Million Announced For Housing Adaption Grants For Midlands
Three Hour Commute Forced Midlands Woman To Leave Dublin Hospital Job
Westmeath Fundraising Committee Seek Volunteers For 24 Hour Walk
Snow Could Be On The Cards This Week Despite Longer Evenings
First Laois Finalist In National Heritage Awards
'Hocus Pocus… No More Focus' Driver Caught In Laois Hours Into Driving Ban
Tolü Makay And Katelyn Cummins Into Dancing With the Stars Final
Over €65K Funding For Midlands Agricultural Shows
Westmeath TD Condemns Arson Attacks On Westmeath Churches
Road Hauliers Warn Of Rolling Protests Over Rising Fuel Costs
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Vandalised Westmeath Train
Giant Concrete Pipes Depart Offaly Concrete Company For Bypass Project
Further Grants Possible To Help Homeowners With Rising Costs - Taoiseach
Laois County Council Launch Centenarian Award
Midlands Set To Get €7.2M For Retrofitting Social Homes