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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: The Grid West project is gone and EirGrid is considering the re-enforcement of the grid by other means. In terms of grid offers and capacity, how many megawatts have yet to be installed but are on offer, yet need to be met and have a grid offer, in the western area? What is the shortfall in transmissions right now? If they all came looking for their connection, how much is available? Is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I attended EirGrid's open day at different places in Mayo. This re-enforcement is not even a line on the map, because EirGrid is afraid to draw a line. It is a concept that will take several years to complete. Planning permission has been granted for a combined heat and power plant. By the sounds of it, when Oweninny is commissioned next year, this combined heat and power plant, which is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I am talking in particular about the site that was formerly known as the Asahi Business Park.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Do data centres need connection into transmission or can distribution systems satisfy them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Are all our data centres connected to transmission lines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Brexit on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (6 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Yes. Many of the items have been covered, and I have read the comprehensive submission. When I came in, Mr. Savage was responding to one of my colleagues on concerns raised about Food Wise 2025. Is there a threat to it? Mr. Savage acknowledged a serious threat from Mercosur, which has to be dealt with and which is ongoing. I did not hear Mr. Savage mention anything about steps we might...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Brexit on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (6 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: To clarify, Mr. Savage is considering the threats in respect of Food Wise 2025, targets and ambitions for growth but there is clearly another dialogue on the subject that is threatening agriculture as we know it. I am not saying things cannot be worked through. I am talking about demands coming from certain quarters in respect of agricultural production, including beef and dairy production....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Brexit on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (6 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: As somebody who engaged with the CFRAM programme through its various stages up to the point where we are now, I compliment the OPW and the consultants it has engaged. I was very impressed by the breadth of science and technology brought to bear and the plans produced. My home town of Ballina was flooded and homes were destroyed. I was very impressed by the programme's futuristic approach...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I know the town does not fall under CFRAM.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I would like to know the various stages involved. Does it require detailed design-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: -----and then a planning application?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: What is the timeline on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: That is fine. I would appreciate it if the witnesses would revert to me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: That is a matter for the Acting Chairman. I want more information on the Crossmolina scheme and the flood defences planned for the town. I am very concerned about this. The need for a scheme in Crossmolina has been established for a number of years and consultations have been ongoing since 2013 or 2014. Statutory public consultation was undertaken during the summer and we were honoured...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: There is an expectation that it will proceed to construction. When will it be completed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: That is great.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Deputy Eamon Ryan wondered if environmental issues were being handled as sensitively as possible. In Crossmolina there is a clear issue where properties were being flooded, but because of the presence of the freshwater pearl mussel the OPW would not dredge the area. People's homes, lives and businesses are being destroyed. I cannot relate to any of the experiences spoken about because we...