A €30 million Just Transition fund has been allocated for the midlands.
The Environment Minister is confident new budget measures can help Bord na Móna workers in the midlands.
€30 million was allocated for a Just Transition Fund in yesterday's Budget announcement, along with the appointment of a new commissioner for transition.
Minister Richard Bruton says opportunities will be offered to Bord na Móna staff to retrain and work in the retro-fitting of homes and the rehabilitation of bogland in the midlands.
He says he's been liaising with the relevant stakeholders to ensure staff can continuing working during the transition:
SIPTU Energy Organiser Willie Noone says the Budget announcement sounds good in theory but the amount is insufficient in supporting Bord na Móna workers.
He says the semi-state company allocated almost €41 million to voluntary services for the workers laid off last year:
Median House Prices Rise In Midlands
Literary Festival Kicks Off In Laois Tomorrow
New Entrance To Laois Shopping Centre Gets Green Light
Midlands Winners For Family Carer Of The Year Announced
INTO Survey Reveals Job Vacancies In Over Half Of Special Schools
Offaly Mother Raises Almost €2k for Down Syndrome Ireland
Laois TD Urges Stronger Support For Tillage Sector
Midlands Agricultural Land Prices Surge 10% In A Year
People Weren't Happy With The Choice - Spoil The Vote Campaign
Cannonball Ireland Raises Over €2.2m For Children’s Charities
Plans Submitted To Revive Fire Damaged Café In Laois
Gardai Seek Help In Locating Hijacked Car In Midlands
Ryanair CEO Pleased With Jump In Profits
TDs Call To Deport Convicted Relatives In Ashling Murphy Case
Former Mayor of Westmeath County Council Laid To Rest
Cabinet to Consider Charges For Asylum Seekers In IPAS Centers
Gardai Looking For Man Last Seen In Midlands
Jobs Fair In Support Of Couriers To Take Place In Laois
New ‘Give Take Return’ Recycling Pilot To Launch In Westmeath
Muintir Na Tíre Honoured For 40 Years Of Community Service In Laois