Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
95. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks his plans for the demolition of two ESB midlands stations located at Shannonbridge, County Offaly and Lanesborough, County Longford; the reason the repurposing of the plants will not take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25131/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile the management of ESB-owned facilities is the responsibility of the Board and management of ESB, discussions are underway with the Company to set up a group to look at the future of the plants, as part of Government’s commitment to delivering a Just Transition for the Midlands region.
As the Deputy will be aware the first progress report of the Just Transition Commissioner, Mr Kieran Mulvey, was published on 22 May. Government is already acting on a number of the recommendations made in this Report and is committed to preparing an implementation plan to address the remainder, which I intend to publish in the coming weeks. The recommendations and associated actions will support job creation efforts and create new opportunities for affected workers in the Midlands.
