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Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: ...on Al-Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital, where an estimated 2,300 people remain trapped by battles on the surrounding streets, while other facilities report similar situations, a lack of supplies and power and an ever-present threat to life due to fighting. The World Health Organization has stated 36 health facilities, including 22 hospitals, have been damaged since the war began on 7...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Obligation (16 May 2023)

Michael Collins: 183. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment why the PSO levy has not been removed from ESB bills in view of the effectiveness of the wind energy and solar power in recent years; what plans are in place to remove the PSO levy in totality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23155/23]

Energy Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: ...wind blows or the sun shines. Most of the time, Ireland relies on conventional energy. That is why we need a backup system for when there is no wind. We have to pay very high prices if a gas-fired power plant is only being used half the time because wind energy is given preferential treatment. When such a plant is used, the owner will ask for astronomical sums. When wind energy is...

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (21 Sep 2022)

Michael Collins: ...the option to utilise it as a strategic gas store facility; — while the German, Austrian and other EU governments are busily filling their gas storage capacity Ireland, at the very end of the gas grid, is hamstrung by a Government with no plan; — Germany is now re-opening coal-burning power stations to provide a practical buffer to the energy crisis; — Ireland is...

EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: ...only one electricity grid in Ireland. It is operated by EirGrid and owned by the State. Today, 40% of Ireland's electricity is generated by gas; 40% by wind; 10% by coal; and 10% by peat, oil and solar energy. Another point worth noting is that the grid is largely constructed for fossil fuel usage. This means that it is not capable of handling large volumes of renewable energy. Any...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2021)

Michael Collins: The Government committed in 2019 to raising the amount of electricity generated from renewable sources from 30% to 70% by 2030. We all know that wind and solar generation are the best way to reduce emissions with conventional fossil fuel plant playing an important role for many years to come by providing back-up and spare capacity as we move from fossil fuels to a cleaner future. I support...

Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2018)

Michael Collins: ...a supplier obligation to provide a tariff for electricity exported to the grid. In layman's terms, that will mean that this Bill will allow for householders to produce renewable energy from solar panels or wind turbines on their own homes or land. Energy providers will be obliged to buy the electricity produced by residential homes and small businesses under the proposed initiatives....