There is developments planned for the region.
The Enterprise Minister says he has 'ambitious plans for the Midlands to be a leader in energy production'.
Peter Burke's department has produced a 190 page report detailing plans for large scale energy parks combining renewables, data centres and advanced manufacturing.
The developments are being planned for the thousands of acres of BnM-owned bogland with each park estimated to be worth over 3 thousand new full time jobs.
The Longford Westmeath TD says safeguards are in place to ensure no environmental damage:
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