• Green Party Senator (Labour Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 30 March 2020 — General election
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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: COP28: Discussion (28 Nov 2023)

“I thank the witnesses for their contributions. There is a significant amount in it, as others have said. Ireland, through the Minister, Deputy Ryan, but also the Department of Foreign Affairs, was core to getting loss and damage established last year. As Ireland now has that reputation, it is important that we play that pivotal role. On the issue in respect of debt, one would not want...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Renewable Energy Generation (22 Nov 2023)

“This matter does not relate to the Minister of State’s Department but I hope she will have answers for me. I thank her for being here. This is to do with community energy. Two community energy projects are in jeopardy now, in Galway and Mayo. It is fantastic that we have community energy for the first time but it does not work if there are State bodies, such as ESB Networks,...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Renewable Energy Generation (22 Nov 2023)

“As already outlined, we need these projects to go ahead as soon as possible in light of the debt and financial issues associated with their not proceeding in a timely manner. One of the issues I have is that there is an enabling grant of up to €180,000 per project through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI. No community project of which I am aware is in receipt of that...”

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