Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022
221. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when funding agreements to successful projects under the Just Transition Fund will be issued and finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4312/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government remains committed to a just transition in the Midlands region and has dedicated significant funding to supporting workers, companies and communities affected by the closure of the peat-fired power stations and the end of peat extraction by Bord na Móna. To date, my Department has finalised grant agreements with 54 Just Transition Fund projects. The total value of projects in delivery is approximately €30 million, with €20.5 million of this to be provided by the National Just Transition Fund. These projects have reported that they will create an estimated 154 direct jobs and 932 indirect jobs. My Department is working with a small number of remaining applicants with a view to finalising grant agreements with these projects in the coming weeks. Further information on approved projects is available at www.gov.ie/en/publication/ed10d-just-transition-fund/.
