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Covid-19 (Communications, Climate Action and Environment): Statements (27 May 2020)

Brian Stanley: ...also needs to see part of the public service obligation levy, PSO, repurposed for renewable projects and perhaps the Minister will respond to that if he can. We need to take advantage of the strategic location of the three midlands power plants in Lough Ree, west Offaly and Edenderry, and use them as energy hubs. Bord na Móna should continue to operate the Edenderry plant and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (27 May 2020)

Simon Coveney: ...to alleviate the worst of this suffering, including through our support for UNRWA, which is a key provider of public services, health and education in Gaza. I have initiated an Irish-funded solar power project in Gaza, which will help improve water quality in the area. More recently, my Department allocated additional funding to support the medical response to COVID 19 in the Gaza Strip. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (13 May 2020)

Richard Bruton: ...can sell excess electricity they produce back to the grid. Action 30 of the Climate Action Plan commits to the delivery of a framework for micro-generation from renewable technologies including solar photovoltaic (PV), micro-wind, micro-hydro and micro combined heat and power (CHP), whilst ensuring principles of equity, self-consumption and energy efficiency first are incorporated. A...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Solar Energy Guidelines (5 Mar 2020)

Richard Bruton: ...by 2050. A key part of the Plan is a move to 70% renewable electricity by 2030. Action 30 of the commits to the delivery of a framework for micro-generation from renewable technologies including solar photovoltaic (PV), micro-wind, micro-hydro and micro combined heat and power (CHP) with a view to commencement of a support scheme by 2021, at the latest, to ensure that renewables...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019) See 2 other results from this debate

Eamon Ryan: ...it and we may be able to go further and in the learning by doing we will surprise ourselves and gain economic advantage. Again, nothing has been introduced yet, particularly in terms of offshore wind or in solar power, which shows us how we will actually do it. Similarly in terms of the switch to electric vehicles there is broad agreement, although I have a different view in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...Emergency Sewage Treatment (NGEST) where I met with Minister Mazen Ghunaim to formally launch Ireland’s investment in support of the water sector. Ireland will contribute €8.8 million to a joint project with France to build a solar power plant providing clean, reliable energy to the NGEST wastewater treatment plant. Water pollution is the leading cause of child mortality in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Brian Stanley: ...to Mr. Mulvey is that the three of these have a significant role. I am a former employee of Bord na Móna. All my family worked in Bord na Móna for a number of generations. The midlands have been the power generation hub of the country for a long time. They can be again with renewable energy. They needs biomass. We are bringing it from South America and Mr. Tom Donnellan...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (10 Dec 2019) See 1 other result from this answer

Micheál Martin: ...ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to the Middle East; the meetings held; the issues discussed, specifically relating to the funding allocated for solar power plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51604/19]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (10 Dec 2019)

Brian Stanley: ...about the sheep electronic identification but the Minister might outline the current situation regarding the control of horses, because there is some confusion, particularly at local authority level, about microchipping, what powers they have, and so on. I do not expect the Minister to go into it because these are Estimates, but he might give us an overview. Horse welfare is a huge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy - Wind, Solar and Biogas: Discussion (4 Dec 2019) See 4 other results from this debate

Mr. David Maguire: We are grateful to the Chairman and members for affording us the privilege to present today. For those who are not aware, the ISEA has been lobbying for support for solar energy since May 2013. We are an all-island trade representative body with approximately 17 members in the solar space. It has been a very exciting month. We have seen a real sense of urgency that I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (3 Dec 2019)

Simon Coveney: ..., particularly in Gaza. Ireland has so far provided €5 million to UNRWA in 2019, with additional funding of €2 million in the process of being disbursed. I have also initiated an Irish-funded solar power project in Gaza, which will help to alleviate the critical shortage of power in Gaza. The power generated will be used to improve water quality in the area. However,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Natural Gas Imports (28 Nov 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...Minister to put in place a climate action plan which will see us move from a figure of 30% of renewables and is putting State money into building interconnectors, facilitating additional wind farms and solar capacity to make our power clean, helping homeowners to improve their homes and helping people to switch to cleaner and better forms of transport. We are putting substantial resources...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (28 Nov 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...grid to be able to recieve almost 100% electricity from renewables when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining. The 70% is an average figure, reflecting that there will be times when wind and solar final are not available. The Scheme is being designed to achieve its targets within a competitive framework which will put downward pressure on the costs to end consumers. The RESS...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EirGrid: Chairman Designate (26 Nov 2019)

...system for a future based almost entirely on renewable energy. The climate action plan states that 70% of electricity will be generated from renewable sources by 2030, mainly onshore and offshore wind energy plus solar power. EirGrid currently operates the grid with approximately one third of generation coming from renewable sources. This target will require EirGrid to break new ground...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...assistance to alleviate the worst of this suffering, including through our support for UNRWA, which is a key provider of public services, health and education in the area. I have also initiated an Irish-funded solar power project in Gaza, which will be co-located with a waste water facility and will help improve water quality in the area, and thus also quality of life. However, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019) See 2 other results from this debate

Eamon Ryan: ...Communications, Climate Action and Environment in that regard? Will it be involved in the consultation process? Rewetting is the rehabilitation of cutaway bogs formerly used for peat extraction for power plants. Will Mr. Donnellan indicate, in the four areas he set out, what percentage of Bord na Móna's overall land bank that is? What degree of carbon savings does he expect from...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...framework which will put downward pressure on the costs to end consumers. The RESS auctions will ultimately determine the precise mix and cost of renewable projects and technology diversity, including solar and offshore wind, that will occur naturally as the scheme matures. Private sector funding through corporate contracting will also be essential for meeting higher levels of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (13 Nov 2019) See 1 other result from this answer

Kevin O'Keeffe: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the export of surplus power to the national grid by members of the farming community in view of the number of farmers that are now developing on-farm solar PV for their farm enterprises under the TAMS 2 scheme which is operated by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine and that may...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

...is also an important part of our own grid development and ensuring we have usage for electricity from renewable sources at off-peak times. There are other technologies that can be used. A mix of solar, battery and other technologies will optimise our grid. IDA Ireland also works with clients seeking to support an increase in renewable and green activity. Its Go Green initiative...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...to alleviate the worst of this suffering, including through our support for UNRWA, which is a key provider of public services, health and education in the area. I have initiated an Irish-funded solar power project in Gaza, which will be co-located with a waste water facility and will help improve water quality in the area. However, the roots of the problem in Gaza are political and...