Tanaiste Says Previous Government's Climate Policy Approach Slowed EU Just Transition Jobs

A new €30 million fund for Midlands counties was launched in February this year.

The Tanaiste says previous Irish government's "idealogical" approach to climate policy hampered the State's ability to create jobs through the EU Just Transition Fund.

A Department of Environment report released earlier this month created just 183 jobs from a target of over a thousand.

A new €30 million fund for Midlands counties was launched in February this year.

Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan was the Environment Minister during the lifespan of the previous Just Transition Fund.

Simon Harris says he won't blame anyone in particular but mistakes were made:

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