Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Malcolm NoonanMalcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

That is something we will give consideration to.

On the marine environment and renewable energy, we are in the process of completing the legislation for marine protected areas. What we have in place, between the marine strategy framework directive and the marine planning, is a good regulatory system giving certainty to companies pitching for projects. We are moving into a better space in terms of designations offshore and how that integrates with our ambition for offshore wind energy.

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