Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion

Mr. Barry Kenny:

The Department of Transport here and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland are leading the review which is nearing completion. There are some issues with its publication owing to the absence of the Northern Ireland Executive. The Department would be very keen for the opportunity for public engagement on its findings in the relatively short term, hopefully in the coming months. Issues such as Waterford to Rosslare and other routes where there are aspirations for reopening and building the capacity of the existing rail network on a long-term strategic basis are all encompassed in that. We look forward to seeing its publication. There is a very strong momentum behind expanding the role of rail as part of our sustainability solutions.