Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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596. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 585 of 21 February 2017, when the publication of the first annual update of the energy White Paper will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24331/17]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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The Energy White Paper - Ireland's Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030 - sets out a vision and a framework to guide Irish energy policy up to 2030.  It is a complete energy policy update and it has been informed by a vision to transform Ireland into a low carbon society and economy by 2050, with 2030 representing a significant milestone.

This first progress update of the Energy White Paper will provide a summary of the work carried out by my Department during 2016, identify key priorities for 2017, and set out progress regarding the implementation of the key actions in the Energy White Paper. 

I intend to publish this update, once finalised, in the coming weeks.