Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to be in a position to provide adequate research and development facilities with a view to the development of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13806/06]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Research and development is under way into the development of alternative energy possibilities including the joint initiative by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Ireland on ocean technology. The Minister will shortly announce a new initiative designed to create an enhanced strategic planning and co-ordination structure for energy RTDI priorities and to support additional research initiatives.