Ciaran Mullooly wants to see sweeping changes to the programme.
A Midlands MEP is proposing substantial changes to the EU's Just Transition Fund.
Independent Ireland's Ciaran Mullooly's reform report is getting the green light from the European Parliament’s Regional Development Committee to proceed to a full parliament vote in September.
The reforms would bring increased funds up front, more investment for training and the creation of special economic zones for areas of pronounced job losses
MEP Mullooly says it will give an advantage to workers affected by sudden factory closures in the region:
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