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Friday, 28 May 2021 at 06:53

It could see a jobs boost in Rhode.

A new renewable energy hub is among the green ambitions included in the Offaly Draft Development Plan.

The development of the Rhode Green Energy Park is being considered, to create sustainable jobs in the wake of Bord na Móna closures.

Wildlife corridors and a 300 kilometre network of cycling and walking paths on rehabilitated peatland are also set to be provided.

The Draft Plan will open for public consultation next month.

Green Party councillor Mark Hackett says the climate action measures have the full backing of council:

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BnM Lodges Windfarm Plans On Offaly Border

An Coimisiún Pleanála is due to decide the case by October 28th next year.
Carlow GAA Expresses Its Sympathies To Family After Work Related Inicident

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the county grounds at Netwatch Cullen Park at half past 10 yesterday morning.
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.

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