EU Candidate Targeting Energy Security After Just Transition Process

The Fianna Fáil rep believes EU investment is needed to secure energy security in Ireland.

Ireland's transition away from peat production solidifies the need for energy security at a pan-European level.

That's the campaign being pushed by European Election Candidate in Midlands North West, Barry Cowen.

He says he was disappointed by the means and allocation of Just Transition funding to the peat regions, after Offaly received just 3% of the latest round of EU investment.

The Fianna Fáil rep says he wants to push for greater funding for the region:

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