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Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: ...can. I am a fan of wind energy and it can work. We need to get energy generation at sea working. When energy generation takes place inland, we need to be careful that we do not upset people too much. We have been waiting for regulations for a long time to ensure wind turbines are more than 500 m from any person's house. That has not changed. It has been going on for years and it...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Michael McDowell: ...it should not be explored. I accept the proposition enunciated by the Minister in 2007 that we should maximise exploration in order, as far as we can, to have a degree of energy security.On the Ballylongford LNG proposal, I am not particularly tied to LNG coming from one part of the world or other. It does not matter to me whether it comes from the Gulf, Texas or wherever. I just want...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: ...have in fact done so over the past year to the tune of €2.4 billion - and, critically, the issue of energy security. I am not trying to target Senator McDowell on this, but he happened to speak not long before me. There is no point in talking about where energy security was 15 years ago. When Wind Energy Ireland representatives appeared before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...periods, reduced debt burden on pay-as-you-go top-ups, better value for those on financial hardship meters and the promotion of a vulnerable customer register. In terms of Government policy, the best long-term approach for Ireland is to insulate consumers from volatility on international wholesale energy markets by investing in energy-efficiency and renewable energy, expanding...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Lynn Boylan: ...capitalising on Russia’s illegal and reprehensible war on Ukraine by profiteering from the resulting energy electricity price crisis; - support Sinn Féin’s calls for decoupling of gas from electricity to deliver long-term, systemic price reductions; - adequately resource the planning system and prescribed bodies so that they can expeditiously deal with infrastructure...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Rebecca Moynihan: ...surplus of more than €6 billion so far this year. Many of our EU partners are already taking radical action in this area. The Minister has said, and it has been reiterated in this House, that a longer term strategy needs to be involved. That strategy does not include things such as liquefied natural gas, LNG, or allowing turf to be commercially used. The strategy is not reliant...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...this Private Members' motion. It is timely in advance of the budget. There is no doubt the cost-of-living inflation is to fore of everybody's mind as we approach budget day. There is possibly a long winter ahead. The cost of energy and fuel is of particular concern. We all hope we have a mild winter. It would be excellent if that were to happen. We hope to avoid a winter similar to...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Aisling Dolan: ..., such as retailers, hotels and restaurants, are out on their feet because they are being forced to deal with incredibly high costs. It will not be easy to manage how we support them. There are long-term solutions such as engaging more renewable energies. We have done so much over the lockdown and during Covid-19 to support these employers and employees of businesses and now we need to...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Garret Ahearn: ...now investing €130,000 in renewable energy to reduce their heating and energy costs because their bills have gone from €90,000 to €200,000. They need to be supported in this because it is a massive investment. There is a long-term effect obviously. However, if we are going to support every household in the country, surely we can also do it for businesses. I would...