Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion

Photo of Alan FarrellAlan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for coming before us. Many of the questions I was poised to ask have been covered. However, I want to pivot back to the national grid and energy generation, renewable electricity and the commitment to hit our target of 100% renewable electricity in the domestic market for 2030 and the constraints that are present in that ambition. Specifically, for offshore wind, the concern I have and that has been expressed in committee on a number of occasions is that the necessary infrastructure, both in terms of the grid and port infrastructure, is not present, and that may act as a constraint in our ambitious target of between 5 GW and 7 GW by 2030. Even a small thing could delay the delivery of much needed offshore wind energy. Will the Minister comment on that?

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