Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We are facing an economic catastrophe across the midlands in 53 days when the public service obligation runs out. We need a clear, unambiguous statement from the Government reiterating its support for the co-firing of the two peat-fired power stations in Lanesborough and Shannonbridge with both peat and biomass. The Minister must immediately call in the chief executives of Bord na Móna and the ESB to get absolute clarity on the intention to submit a new planning application for West Offaly power station and to deal with the 3 million tonnes of milled peat that is currently on our bogs.

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