Pippa Hackett made the accusation while speaking in the Seanad yesterday.
A Midlands senator is accusing her political colleagues of keeping the region locked in the past.
The Green Party's Pippa Hackett insists that decarbonising Laois and Offaly is a gain and not a loss, and that the future agenda is green and not brown.
Speaking in the Seanad, the Junior Agriculture Minister says most people in the region are enthusiastic about regeneration and its potential:
Carlow Man Dies In Workplace Accident
Details Announced For Next Public Sector Pay Strike
Rallies will take place nationally from midday, including one in Tullamore.
Offaly TD Slams Lack Of Answers From HSE On Midlands Hospice
Deputy Tony McCormack says the project costs for the facility in Tullamore has risen.
Two People Taken To Hospital Following Midlands Crash
The single vehicle incident occurred around 1.30am.
Acting Media Minister Promises Enforcement Of Reforms At State Broadcaster
Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath Peter Burke says he'll oversee the changes while taking temporary charge of the portfolio.
Trade Union Movement "Too Quiet For Far Too Long" - Forsa Rep
Tullamore is set to host the public sector rally next week for the Midlands region during a second strike.
Man Dies In Workplace Accident
It took place at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow at half past 10 this morning.
Fleadh Cheoil Needs More Recognition - Westmeath Councillor
Councillor Denis Leonard believes the origins of the Fleadh Cheoil deserve the same recognition.
