John Leahy says it needs to be a 'Just transition' process.
EU Just Transition Funding should be fully funding community groups to develop local projects.
Offaly TD John Leahy is making the comments after the latest meeting with the EU Just Transition Fund Eastern and
Midland Regional Assembly.
It comes as a recent energy project received €300,000 from the Just Transition fund yet €75,000 match funding was required.
The Independent Councillor believes in a 'Just transition' process, it shouldn't be costing communities, businesses or the local authority money.
The application process is too complicated, as in some cases up to 20,000 words are required - leaving community groups struggling.
Councillor Leahy says it should be a fair system when funding is granted:
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