Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

Unlike the answer to the previous question, I welcome the answer to this one. While it is overdue, introducing legislation to facilitate geothermal technology will allow a new and renewable source of district heating systems and energy generation through gas turbine technology. This is quite a substantial industry in other European countries and can also provide a major source of heat and energy generation capacity here. I encourage the Minister to bring the legislation before the House as soon as possible.

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