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Wednesday, 18 December 2019 08:10

The Green Party leader has been discussing the wind-down of peat harvesting.

The Green Party leader says a new climate change taskforce needs to engage with local communities to future proof jobs.

The Just Transition Commission is focussed on developing the midlands region following the ESB's move away from fossil fuel generated power.

The Commission is due to be considered by the Oireachtas today.

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan says there needs to be engagement with workers before any changes are made:

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