Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Dr. Jan Geiss, secretary general, EUFORES and his colleague. By way of background, EUFORES is a European parliamentary network with MEPs from all major political groups in the European Parliament, as well as the national parliaments of EU member states. It promotes the deployment of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency within Europe. It is a non-profit organisation and was founded in 1995 by Members of Parliament and other key sectors. I thank Dr. Geiss for his presentation and words of welcome. I found it interesting to hear about the role of EUFORES. I also take the opportunity to wish him the best at his conference and I call on him to make his opening statement.