Results 1-4 of 4 for solar power speaker:Paul Bradford

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Paul Bradford: ...40 years is an interesting question. Senators Quinn and O'Sullivan made the uncomfortable but necessary suggestion that we should have a genuine debate on the desirability or otherwise of nuclear power, which we cannot ignore. The previous Minister had a personal philosophical difficulty with the concept of nuclear power but thought it was a subject worthy of serious debate. Over the...

Seanad: Development of Green Technology: Motion (5 Nov 2008)

Paul Bradford: ...significant research and development money to try to progress a bio-fuel industry in this country. Another environmental technology which springs to mind where this country is concerned is wave power. Progress has been made and research is ongoing. From my limited knowledge, I would have to join the body of opinion that no country in the world is better placed geographically to take...

Seanad: Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Jun 2008)

Paul Bradford: On that occasion Ireland said a big "No" to the concept of nuclear power but now when we are on the verge of importing further supplies of nuclear-generated electricity from the United Kingdom, it is incumbent on us to have a mature debate on future possibilities in respect of electricity generated in this way. The Minister has indicated on several occasions a willingness to open that...

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

Paul Bradford: ...Union faces the same challenges we face and we must ensure that our support for and development of alternative energy matches the best in Europe. Through the use of wind, wave, geothermal and solar power, we must seek to become the leading exponent of alternative energy. We have the natural resources if we can put them to correct use. Significant investment will be needed by the...