Results 1-5 of 5 for solar power speaker:Brendan Kenneally

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Eirgrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 May 2008)

Brendan Kenneally: .... We were told it is not possible to route the lines underground due to the high costs involved. This approach has not been used elsewhere. Nevertheless, there is merit in erecting overground power lines alongside a motorway as this would impact on fewer people. We need the North-South interconnector because the current infrastructure is not sufficient to meet our electricity needs. We...

Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Feb 2007)

Brendan Kenneally: ...or other crisis. We have seen such things happen in the past and paid the price through greatly inflated energy bills. We must start now on the practical development and further research of solar energy, wind and wave power and hydro sources. We should pursue an active programme of developing alternative forms of fuel in our transport fleet, especially biomass and ethanol. Between 1990...

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion (25 Oct 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: ...and insulation standards to help bring Ireland in line with the Kyoto Protocol. I saw a new housing development in Waterford recently, comprising affordable and local authority housing, where solar panels have been built into the roofs. Local authorities making efforts such as this should be encouraged. I reject the claim that there is an attempt to transfer all responsibility to the...

Seanad: Energy Strategy: Motion. (17 May 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: ...emissions and opportunities to reduce our reliance on imported fuels. For these reasons, Irish and European policies support the increased used of renewable energy from such sources as wind, solar power, wood, waste and water, as these are abundantly available in Ireland. Several renewable energy technologies are now economically viable and capable of supplying clean, economical heat and...

Seanad: Energy Resources: Statements. (16 Feb 2006)

Brendan Kenneally: ...disaster or other crises. We have seen such things happen in the past and paid the price through greatly inflated energy bills. We must commence practical development and further research on solar energy, wind and wave power and hydro sources. Three key policy issues must be addressed, namely, security of supply, cost competitiveness and environmental responsibility. At present in Ireland...