Results 1-7 of 7 for solar power speaker:Paudie Coffey

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: ...burning of fossil fuels. There are still many challenges ahead in the areas of standards and regulations, building technologies, insulation and materials and renewable energy generation. There is great potential in the development of solar power for the residential and commercial sectors. There is also great potential in geothermal technology. Wind has had its challenges but there is...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Paudie Coffey: ...and individuals who have suffered. They have probably not told their closest friends and family. Like mental health and other issues, it behoves us all to speak about domestic violence and to empower and provide support to anyone who has been subjected to violence. I welcome and commend the national awareness campaign on domestic and sexual violence entitled "What would you do?"...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Renewable Energy Technologies and Practices: SEAI (9 Apr 2014)

Paudie Coffey: ...I have no doubt we will face a number of serious challenges in so doing. At micro level, the SEAI grant aids energy efficient heating systems such as those which involve the use of geothermal and solar power, wood pellet boilers and so on. That is extremely positive, but I would be critical of two aspects. In the first instance, householders who have such systems in their homes require...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (1 Apr 2014)

Paudie Coffey: ...I believe biomass is not the answer to everything, because we have a limited supply chain for biomass type generation. There are consequences. If we were, as suggested, to convert the Moneypoint power plant to a full biomass station, from where would the supply of material to burn come? What is the Department's view? It has been very high profile in the past couple of weeks. It will...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Paudie Coffey: ...are in place. For example, many houses' attics and walls have been insulated. However, we must take it to the next step. Other initiatives mean to incentivise the installation of geothermal and solar heating elements in homes. We must examine our initiatives closely to maximise the return for individuals and the country and to achieve optimum efficiency. The energy efficiency fund is...

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

Paudie Coffey: ...energy but, again, barriers such as planning issues and relevant licences are hindering its development. The planning and licensing process should be streamlined. There is an increasing number of solar panels being installed on houses. Unfortunately, we again missed the boat in developing a domestic technology in this area. We certainly can feed into it but other countries have stolen...

Seanad: Energy Policy: Motion. (9 Jul 2008)

Paudie Coffey: ...are not many around at the moment but over time we may start to see more of them. I was in Northern Ireland recently and I saw quite a few at the back of houses. In addition, we see more and more solar panels in housing estates, which I welcome. These advances are at the level of individual households. Supports are continuously needed at that level. I mentioned the role of Sustainable...