Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the deadlines that have not been met in relation to the energy White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14650/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Programme for Government underlines the imperative to secure long term energy security and sustainability and a low carbon future for Ireland, responding to the urgent and massive challenge of climate change. The comprehensive policy actions set out in the Energy Policy White Paper, reinforced and augmented by the Programme for Government, will result in a transformed landscape for the Irish energy sector. My priority is to oversee and drive sustained implementation of all our commitments in partnership with my Government colleagues and with all stakeholders.

The Energy White Paper sets out over 200 policy actions, measures, goals and targets that are designed to deliver on security of supply, sustainability and competitiveness over the period to 2020. By delivering consistently on all actions we are making fundamental changes to the way we provide and use energy, in order to ensure a sustainable energy future. These ambitious policy actions and measures have different timelines and challenges. Work is ongoing in relation to all the actions with delivery across a range of key immediate challenges for 2007, 2008 and beyond. I am satisfied that sustained and tangible progress is being proactively made across the measures in the Energy Policy Framework and the Programme for Government.