It’s claimed the development of a transshipment port for the rest of Europe is the only viable alternative to Moneypoint.
The West Clare power station is due to end its coal-burning practice in 2025 and earlier this year, the ESB admitted the plant faces a ‘real risk of closure’, though no firm decision has yet been made.
West Clare Councillor PJ Kelly is supporting calls on Climate Minister Eamon Ryan to give workers access to the 11 million euro Just Transition Fund announced for the Midlands.
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But the Fianna Fáil Councillor has been telling Clare FM’s Fiona Cahill says three needs to be a renewed focus on what will replace Moneypoint in just a few years time.
