Carol Nolan (Offaly, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her response and agree the job losses will affect workers and their families. That is why we must ensure that every effort possible is made for the midlands which is a disadvantaged region.

I acknowledge and welcome the necessary seven objectives which the Department has outlined in the midlands regional enterprise plan to 2020. Since October 2018 when Bord na Móna announced 430 job losses, the midlands region has been deeply concerned about the need to transition to a more sustainable employment model. Will the Minister clarify what role or assistance her Department has provided to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment concerning the recent application to the European Commission's coal regions in transition platform?

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