A transitional fund is needed for the North Tipperary area to help it move away from its reliance on peat-harvesting employment.
That’s according to Tipperary TD Jackie Cahill, who noted the success of a similar initiative in Spain, with their coal mining industry.
The Spanish government struck a deal with management, unions and stakeholders to the value of 250 million euro of investment for the affected regions.
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The plan mixes early retirement schemes with environmental restoration work, in addition to re-skilling younger workers for new and emerging industries.
Deputy Cahill has encouraged the government to follow Spain’s example.
