Sinn Féin Says Just Transition Report Lacks Vision On Renewables

The report was published on Friday.

Sinn Féin believes the Just Transition for the midlands requires a greater vision on renewable energy.

The party is welcoming the publication of Commissioner Kieran Mulvey's first report into how the region can wind down peat production.

But Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley says there isn't enough emphasis on the impact Bord na Móna closures will have on Laois.

He feels the report is a very small step in the Just Transition process, and says the focus needs to be on adapting existing power stations to renewable energy:

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