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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Brian Leddin: I ask the witnesses to be as brief as possible, given that there are just six or seven minutes remaining. Deputy Devlin wishes to contribute and I have some comments and questions as well.

Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Sep 2021)

Brian Leddin: This week, Bord na Móna announced an innovative new project near Rochfortbridge in County Westmeath, namely, a renewable energy park consisting of 200 MW of electricity that will be generated from renewable sources such as wind, solar, energy storage and green hydrogen production. Bord na Móna wants to attract high-demand energy users, such as data centres and distribution centres,...

Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Sep 2021)

Brian Leddin: There is a de factomoratorium already.

Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Sep 2021)

Brian Leddin: I understand where Opposition Members are coming from. I understand their concern around climate. They are absolutely correct to be as concerned as they are. We are in an existential crisis; on that we are agreed. It is heartening they are displaying ambition in opposition that perhaps some of them did not display before. It is good they are now on record as displaying such ambition....

Report of Joint Committee on the Environment and Climate Action: Motion (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: I move: That Dáil Éireann: (1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action under Dáil Standing Order 133 on COM (2021) 551, 554, 555, 557, 558 and 568 – Legislative proposals of the EU ‘Fit for 55’ package, which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 28th September, 2021, in accordance with Standing Order...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: 93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if information will be provided on previous and planned actions by RTÉ in response to the Report of the Joint Committee on Climate Action Climate Change: A Cross-Party Consensus for Action March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47475/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if information will be provided on previous and planned actions by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland in response to recommendations made in section 4.4.2 in the Report of the Joint Committee on Climate Action Climate Change: A Cross-Party Consensus for Action, March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Appointments to State Boards (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: 95. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the seven representatives from the academic and community sectors on the newly established RESS community steering board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47477/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: 96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if information will be provided on the change of timelines for auctions under the renewable electricity support scheme 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47478/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: 277. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if information will be provided on the progress of a strategic environmental assessment of draft interim regulations with new conditions and exemptions regarding solar panel installation; when a public consultation will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47479/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: 278. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the commissioning of aviation safeguarding maps for new planning regulations relating to the installation of solar panels; the timeline for this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47480/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: The purpose of today's meeting is an engagement regarding the Energy Charter Treaty, energy security, the use of liquefied natural gas, LNG, and the growth of data centres in Ireland. I welcome Professor Barry McMullin from Dublin City University, DCU, and thank him for coming before us to share his expertise. I remind those present of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Professor McMullin. If he wishes to elaborate further on any of the questions that have been asked by members, he is free to write in to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: I welcome Ms Aoife MacEvilly, chairperson, Dr. Paul McGowan and Mr. Jim Gannon, Commission for Regulation of Utilities; and Mr. Mark Foley, chief executive officer; Mr. Rodney Doyle, chief operations officer; and Ms Suzanne Collins, head of public relations, EirGrid. I remind our guests of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Gannon for his response. I hear from him that there is a flexibility in the regulator's approach, which is good to. I also hear that perhaps there are learnings from the experience of the past few years. Coming out of this meeting, everybody here and those following the proceedings want to have confidence that as we go forward we will have a stable energy supply. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Gannon for that response. I call Senator Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: Senator Higgins,-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: -----several members are trying to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: I am going to cut across Senator Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)

Brian Leddin: As she suggested, our guests might like to give a written answer to that question. We would appreciate that.