Simon Harris says there's good work being done in the region.
The Tanaiste is paying tribute to people in the midlands for their contribution to the State's Just Transition programme.
Simon Harris says people in the region have "lead the way" on the transition from brown to green energy.
The closure of peat-based Bord na Mona power plants, coupled with reduced demand for peat have led to substantial job losses in the midlands.
After meeting with Fine Gael Councillors and TDs in Offaly, the party's leader says he and his colleagues have work to do:
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