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- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
Mary Lou McDonald: We know how profound these issues are. We need to see real leadership. We need to see collective leadership, but there is a particular onus on the Taoiseach as leader of the Government in that regard.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
Simon Harris: There absolutely is. It is one I take very seriously. It is a responsibility I do not shirk from at all. To touch on some of the issues the Deputy raised, in the case of an enlisted member of the Defence Forces, I am told that, following a conviction where imprisonment or a suspended sentence is awarded or an appeal has been heard or not submitted, the process for discharge commences upon...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am going to break with tradition. Thank you for coming here today, Natasha, and giving us the opportunity to respond to the circumstances that you find yourself in. Can I ask everybody to stand and applaud Natasha?
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
Members applauded.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We are on your side.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
Simon Harris: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. At his invitation, I want to begin by acknowledging the passing of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. It is with the heaviest of hearts that I, like people across this country, today learned of his death. The word "legend" gets used too often in Ireland but, for Mícheál, it is a word that is almost not good enough. His voice, his colour, his...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
Deputies: Hear, hear.
- Prelude (25 Jun 2024)
- Prelude (25 Jun 2024)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
- Prelude (25 Jun 2024)
Prayer and Reflection.
- Prelude (25 Jun 2024)
Paidir agus Machnamh.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will now take Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 36 but just before we came into the House we heard the sad news that the legendary, iconic figure Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died. Leaders will want to avail of an opportunity to pay tribute to him so we will add a minute to each leader's slot for that purpose. I know everybody in the House wants to extend to his...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2024)
Mary Lou McDonald: As the Ceann Comhairle has said, I extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, a man who it is fair to say can only be described as a legend of Irish life. He was the voice of the GAA and what a tonal voice he had. His voice will forever be associated with long, hot summer afternoons and the hopes and expectations of so many....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Long-Duration Energy Storage: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)
Steven Matthews: I am not a member of this committee but I was briefly listening in because I am interested in this area. If I repeat questions or if something has been covered already, please accept my apologies. Mr. Smith provided a good synopsis at the end. What I am trying to figure out is that we have this good battery storage system that we know can provide back-up when we get drops in supply or...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Long-Duration Energy Storage: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)
Steven Matthews: I am just interested to find out what the process actually looks like from generation to transmission.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Long-Duration Energy Storage: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)
Steven Matthews: It is a similar process to other batteries but in this case using iron to create that potential and generate electricity. Is that correct?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Long-Duration Energy Storage: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)
Steven Matthews: It is fascinating. The technology has probably been known for a long time but it now has the potential to be used commercially. Given that the technology changes so quickly, is it difficult to get State-led investment? What I mean is that this is a signal to investors that this is the direction in which the country is going. Do people hold back because things may change in two or three...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Long-Duration Energy Storage: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)
Steven Matthews: Did Mr. Smith refer to 2 GW of long duration storage by 2030? How much short duration storage will there be by 2030?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Long-Duration Energy Storage: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)
Steven Matthews: We touched on the hybrid model. In the case of a generating station currently correcting to the grid, it probably makes a lot of sense to install whatever energy generation we are going to use, whether it is battery, hydrogen or whatever. That probably addresses planning issues because there is no change of use, but rather some modification. In terms of battery, is it prudent technology...