Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In the legislative programme there is continued reference to the geothermal energy development Bill, which has been there for quite some time. In October 2013 a major sustainable energy conference was held in my home town of Navan, attended by the then Minister, Pat Rabbitte, and plans for a revolutionary multi-million euro geothermal energy project for the town was brought forward by investors, the local chamber and local stakeholders, with the afterlife of Tara Mines upper most in their minds, considering 700 people are employed there and it is a constant source of worry. When is this likely to be advanced?

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