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Wednesday, 30 June 2021 11:47

The projects are being designed to create new jobs in the wake of Bord na Móna/ESB closures.

A number of Just Transition projects may not proceed if local organisations cannot secure matched funding.

The Department of the Environment has confirmed to Offaly County Council that the schemes cannot commence without the funding.

The local authority, which says it's not in a position to provide the money, has described the financial obligations as 'onerous.'

Independent councillor John Leahy says small communities, close to each other like Ferbane and Kilcormac, will struggle to match their funds:

Gardai Stand Down Search For Missing Laois Woman

33 year old Bronwyn Ashe had been missing from Abbeyleix.
Proposed Midlands Food Hub Unsuccessful In Securing Enterprise Ireland Funding

Enterprise Ireland say a proposed food hub in Mullingar is not one they can support through the Smart Regions Fund.
Laois Councillor Defends Record On Work in Midlands Town

Independent rep Ben Brennan says he's worked hard to try and develop infrastructure in Graiguecullen.
Westmeath Councillor Pushes For Security Measures For Walking Trail

Councillor Alfie Devine is calling for warning signs to deter thieves targeting parked cars in Fore Abbey and the Nancy to Nellie Walk
Carlow Councillor Brings Up Issue Of Footpaths In Laois Town

Carlow Councillor Paul Doogue says the local authority in Laois is acting too slowly on the matter in the border town of Graiguecullen.
Midlands Soccer Club Gets €400k For New Astro Pitch

St.Fiacc's in Graiguecullen will get LEADER funding from both Laois and Carlow.
Westmeath Woman Describes Severity of Spanish Wildfires

Elena Sanchez is living in Westmeath and is visiting her family who live west of Madrid.
Book Of Condolences Opens For Glen Hansard

Tributes continue to be paid today to the musician who died yesterday at the age of 56.

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