Environment
Many projects across the wider midlands have been working to help with the transition away from peat production.
Over 170 projects across the Midlands have been backed by the EU Just Transition Fund to drive regeneration and sustainability in the region.
The government has announced €10 million in funding for new projects as part of the Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative.
A new €12 million wetland restoration initiative, co-funded by the Irish government and the European Union is underway in the midlands
Rural Life
An Irish MEP for the Midlands--North-West has been given a key role in scrutinising the EU policy on the Just Transition Fund.
Dairy
The government has announced €10 million in funding under the EU Just Transition Fund (EUJTF) for two new bioeconomy initiatives.
MEP Ciaran Mullooly is to begin a consultation with community groups to assess the effectiveness of the EU Just Transition Fund (EUJTF).
A TD has called on the government to prioritise Co. Offaly for funding under the Just Transition Fund (JTF).
Aiming to move from a dependence on peat production in the midlands, funding has been announced today for the support of jobs in the region.
