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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2023)

Paddy Burke: ...brought those issues to the fore here in this Chamber as well as in the other Chamber. I ask the Deputy Leader that we might have a debate in the next term with the Minister, Deputy Ryan, on power generation, grid connection, and all that goes with it. We have solar generation, wind generation, district heat systems, and battery roll-out throughout the country for charging cars. This is...

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Paddy Burke: .... There are various other opportunities Departments, the Office of Public Works, OPW, and the local authorities could avail of. There is any number of lakes in this country where hydroelectric power could be generated. This could power public lighting for local authorities. In my own town of Castlebar, there are three connected lakes that come right into the town. We could put in a...

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (6 May 2009)

Paddy Burke: My local authority in County Mayo has amended its county development plan to include various types of energy such as solar, wave and wind power. Many local authorities have not done so and they should. That would help with the planning process for wind and wave power projects. Senator O'Malley said there could be problems down the road for offshore licences and so forth. The issue should...

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

Paddy Burke: ...areas and elsewhere that would allow them do that. This is an area the Minister should examine. All of the other aspects have been mentioned by various Senators, whether it is geothermal energy, solar panels or whatever. In that regard, we have not grasped the nettle. There is much scope for improvement in the technology and moving forward with pace. We have fallen behind the rest of...

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paddy Burke: ...questions which the Minister might consider. One relates to the grants for renewables. At present, there is no grant for domestic wind turbines. These should be made available. The grant for solar powered and heat exchange systems only covers the insulation costs. The Minister should examine the grant system because many people would be willing to change. As many Senators said, they...