Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

My primary priority is to ensure there is a sufficient pipeline of renewable energy projects to meet our 2030 commitments. As part of our sectoral emissions ceilings, we are to decarbonise our electricity sector by 75% by 2030. This will require a large quantity of onshore and offshore wind and solar power. We have published an auction programme calendar out to 2025, we have continuous engagement with the industry and I am always available to meet any of the industry players. I am happy to set up a stakeholder forum if that is what they want. Last week, I met RWE, the German offshore wind company that is prospecting to build wind farms in the Irish Sea. In general, I am always engaging. I am keen to ensure that we have a sufficient pipeline. This auction was fully subscribed and the price is reasonable, given that there have been ECB rate rises and inflation. I am happy that we are on the right course and that we will meet our targets for 2030.

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