She says the Just Transition needs to be accelerated.
A midlands TD is calling for plans to set up a national heritage peatlands centre to be fast-tracked.
Fine Gael's Marcella Corcoran Kennedy says it's important the Just Transition is accelerated, considering how quickly peat-generation in the region is winding down.
She says a National Peatlands Park in the midlands is an excellent opportunity for tourism and economic development.
The Offaly deputy says there's potential for thousands jobs to be created:
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