Mr. Brian Carroll:

Yes, jobs and retraining opportunities are at the heart of the Government's just transition plan. As to the number of jobs, 400 direct and indirect jobs will be created through retrofitting of homes in the midlands starting with social homes. Up to 100 jobs will be created in the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Bord na Móna will be prioritising job creation. There will be 100 new direct jobs and more than 150 indirect jobs involved in the development of renewable energy assets by 2023. There will be 100 new jobs in new recycling options and potentially another 150 to 300 new jobs in green business projects. Yes, Senator O'Reilly is correct in that regard. It is also correct that the full machinery of State will be activated to engage with the issues facing these workers. In my opening statement or somewhere in the questioning, I referenced the group chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach and the comprehensive involvement of all relevant Government Departments. Through their various agencies and fora, they are already active on the ground in engaging with the workers, so yes, the full machinery of State is being brought to bear on this to deal with the issues being faced.