Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Roy Jennings

Enrique Iglesias & Miranda Lambert

Space In My Heart

Just Transition Report Calls For €11 Million To Be Spent This Year

Friday, 22 May 2020 16:53

The Commissioner's report outlines a number of recommendations for the midlands.

The Just Transition Commissioner is outlining a number of recommendations to the government in new report.

Kieran Mulvey has been examining how the midlands can properly phase out the production of fossil fuels.

He's recommending the 11 million euro earmarked for the Transition be used by the end of this year, and that the Midlands Regional Transition Team be reconstituted to now include the chairpersons and CEOs of Roscommon and Kildare County Councils.

The report also says 25 million euro is needed over the next year to help the midlands support employment - recommending the extra money to come from the carbon tax.

Mr. Mulvey also says extra fundsshould be go to Offaly and Longford councils to make up for a shortfall in commercial rates when the Shannonbridge and Laneboro plants close.

Bord na Móna is welcoming the report.

But Fianna Fáil councillor Eamon Dooley doesn't feel there's a lot in the report for Offaly, where the impact of the closure of power plants will be felt the most:

More from Midlands News

Laois School Students' Study Highlights Farmers' Battle With Mental Health

Their study found expectations and demands on farmers are making things worse.
Elderly Man Hospitalised After Offaly Crash

The incident in Tullamore happened at 12pm today.
Women Risk Being "Stuck" In Refuge Due To Issues With Sourcing Accommodation

Esker House claim hotels do not work as well for domestic abuse victims.
Record Number Of Women Declare For 2024 Local Elections

36 candidates have put their names forward so far in the midlands.
Westmeath Cafe Customers Reluctant To Take Home Cans After DRS Implementation

The Deposit Return Scheme has faced broad criticism from businesses in the midlands.
Emergency Services At Scene Of Offaly Crash

The collision occurred earlier this morning.
Dáil To Debate Replacement Of Means-Testing For Family Carers

The Regional Group of TDs is putting forward an alternative.
'Pleasant' Mother And Daughter The Winners Of €150k Offaly Scratch Card

The pair picked up the biggest prize on the ticket.
Serious Offaly Crash Which Saw Four People Hospitalised Under Investigation

The collision occurred on Monday afternoon.
Over 150 Midlands Businesses On Board For LOFFA Rainbow Day

This year represents the fourth edition of the annual event.
Offaly Lotto Player Bags €150k Winning Ticket

More details to follow.
Westmeath Army Barracks To Benefit From Increased Defence Funding

The project has been allocated €1.4m.
Midlands Children Raise Over €19k On National Pyjama Day

The donations will go to autism support and eco-education initiatives.
Gardaí Investigating After Two Or Three Men Involved In Laois Burglary

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.
Report Finds Laois Town Can Be "More Than The Electric Picnic Site"

The report is looking at the town's viability for tourism.
"Sustainability Is The Way Forward" - New Refill Mill Owner

Kim Darby took over the store yesterday.
People With Disabilities Suffering A 'Silent' Housing Crisis - Irish Wheelchair Association

It's calling on the Government to provide support for people with disabilities.
Over €3m Granted For Road Repairs In The Midlands

€40m has been announced for works across the country.
Hosting Refugee Roadshow Coming To Offaly

The event is hosted by the Helping Irish Hosts.
Teenage Unaccompanied Learner Driver Caught Travelling Twice The Speed Limit

Their vehicle has been seized.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103