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Security of Electricity Supply: Motion [Private Members] (15 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: We are talking about a wind farm in the county that you are from, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, that could power the second biggest county in Ireland and we are talking about Europe telling us what to do. We can bring out an emergency order if a Minister wants to do it. It is so frustrating.

Security of Electricity Supply: Motion [Private Members] (15 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: How long will it take, for Jesus's sake?

Security of Electricity Supply: Motion [Private Members] (15 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Is there one off the west coast yet?

Security of Electricity Supply: Motion [Private Members] (15 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The west, I said.

Security of Electricity Supply: Motion [Private Members] (15 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I would never be that way. I thank the Regional Group for bringing this motion forward which I support. A few corrections need to be made to what was said by speakers earlier who would not have done much homework. In 1997, Derrybrien, under planning number 973470, did a full environmental impact survey, EIS. It was because Ireland did not transpose the environmental impact assessment,...

An Bord Pleanála: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The Deputy can take a minute.

An Bord Pleanála: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: The planning issue is going on for years and planning is getting tighter. I believe the Government will table legislation in the next few months, and I hope it will be made more workable for rural families. The first thing I wish to talk about is An Bord Pleanála. Why is it that nearly all An Bord Pleanála employees are from or live in Dublin? If I live in Dublin, I know how...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: With the amendment Deputy Ó Cuív spoke about, the science is done already. There were categories 1 and 2. I remember when they were being done at the time. The science has been done by competent scientists. It is there for the Minister of State. No one else has to look at it. He decides then on the amendments. I think turbary rights have been sorted in recent weeks where...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Yes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Sorry to talk out of turn but, given the Minister of State said he will hold a meeting for Deputies shortly, and, in fairness to the Ceann Comhairle, he has made it clear he is accommodating, and we thank him for that, it would be very helpful if it was possible for a representative of the Ceann Comhairle or the Ceann Comhairle to be available so that we would not be going over and back and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I concur with Deputy Ó Cuív. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House, but, to be honest, what is going on is shambolic. I want to know if this is a Civil Service problem. We are sick and tired of this. In fairness, the Ceann Comhairle has gone above and beyond for everyone to ensure that this would be accommodated. Deputy Ó Cuív and myself have followed...

Measures to Assist with Household Bills: Motion [Private Members] (14 Sep 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: First, on the voucher the Government gives out for electricity, I hope that this time people who live over their premises get the rebate back because the last time they did not. Second, if the Minister of State wants solutions, I have a suggestion. In six to seven weeks, Lanesborough and Shannonbridge power stations can burn biomass. We are exporting biomass because we have no place to use...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: They were all about fuel and food.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: We all know the way forward. It is the present we have to deal with. People are struggling. The Minister said I asked too many questions. I will with one and specialise on it. I have said clearly that coal is getting scarce, as is well known. It will cost €50 for a 40 kg bag. People around the country will not be able to afford it. Will the Minister clarify something for me?...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Before what?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: They cannot get coal and they cannot bring a legal challenge.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: I know that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: Our masters.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: We are Irish. We are not European.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2022)

Michael Fitzmaurice: To move on from the last debate, food and energy security is the most important matter for any country. Yesterday evening, as the Minister is probably aware given he is the Minister over it, the EU diktat voted that gas and nuclear are basically going to be classed as green resources, which I do not have a problem with. The Minister is probably also aware of some of things going on in...