Carol Nolan urges urgent sign-off on bog rehabilitation funding
Carol Nolan raised concerns about unsigned funding for bog rehabilitation referenced in page 40 of the programme for Government and urged the funding be signed off urgently as work in the Midlands was due to commence in October. She described the delay as of great concern and framed bog rehabilitation as part of the just transition agenda.
Funding request
She asked the Teachta to ensure the bog rehabilitation funding was signed off without delay and urged urgent action to prevent disruption to planned works.
Programme for Government reference
She pointed to page 40 of the programme for Government, noting its reference to just transition as the policy context for the bog rehabilitation funding request.
Timing and concern for the Midlands
She said the funding had not yet been signed off and stressed this was of great concern because work on bog rehabilitation in the Midlands was due to commence in October.
Government response and follow-up
The Teachta replied that they would have the matter examined and speak to the relevant departments to try to resolve the issue, emphasising that "just transition is a very important part of the overall climate change agenda."
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Do you mind Deputies to be brief just because there are other people? Yes, Teachta, page 40 of the programme for Government refers to just transition. It has come to my attention that the funding for bog rehabilitation has not yet been signed off on and this is of great concern given that work on bog rehabilitation in the Midlands was due to commence in October and just to ask you, could you please ensure that this funding is signed off urgently, Teachta, Gourmaghat? I certainly have that matter examined and talk to the relevant departments and see if we can get that issue resolved because just transition is a very important part of the overall climate change agenda.
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