Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Is the Minister confirming that the phone call was made and the action followed the phone call? If so, that would raise a very serious question mark. Currently, we are importing the vast majority of energy through fossil fuels and that is not sustainable into the future. Sustainable renewable energy must be developed and promoted here, as well as energy efficiency.

I understand the proposal to earmark €5 billion was eventually passed by a single vote, notwithstanding an instruction, which was inspired by the Taoiseach, to Seán Kelly, MEP, to change his position on the issue. This needs to be explained and I would like more than a restatement of what the Minister claims to be Government policy and priorities.

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