Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We started off by talking about the importance of Bord na Móna in terms of the amount of jobs it provides for people.

The clear message coming from Mr. Quinn is that Bord na Móna intends to maintain employment numbers to 2030 and beyond. This is reassuring. Does Bord na Móna intend to provide any opportunities to existing staff to upskill in any way or to diversify into some of the new areas? Will they be offered that opportunity or will additional staff be brought in? Bord na Móna has always been known for providing a tremendous opportunity for young people in terms of apprenticeships. Is that likely to happen any time soon again?