Brian Stanley (Laois, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On biomass and the supply chain, Mr. Donnellan is aware that the three peat-fired power generation stations must switch to using biomass. The station in Edenderry is currently co-fired. What is the potential for Irish producers to supply that biomass? What would be involved in developing a supply chain in the midlands, namely, counties such as Longford, Laois, Offaly and Westmeath? I ask Mr. Donnellan to keep his answers brief because other witnesses are waiting to give evidence.

The willow scheme was not a success. I do not know the detail of the matter and have been trying to gain an understanding of what happened. Was the failure due to the type of land that was being used? What crop should we use for biomass?

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Deputy Bruton, today stated on a radio programme that emissions from agriculture could be halved if we did the right things. Does Mr. Donnellan agree with that statement?