Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail)
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1335. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of times he has met formally with the CEO of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1993/18]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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I have met with the CEO of the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEAI), on numerous occasions since my appointment as Minister for Communications, Climate Action, and Environment. I have held scheduled formal meetings with the CEO on three occasions:

- 6^thJuly 2016

- 13^thApril 2017

- 2^ndMay 2017

As is to be expected the CEO and I attend a number of the same events and conferences in the energy sphere. When we meet at these events or conferences we have an opportunity to discuss energy issues. These events include, among others, the Better Energy Community grantee meeting in June 2016, the One Good Idea launch in September 2016, the Brexit Civic Dialogue on Energy in February 2017, the Energy Ireland Conference in June 2017, and the SEAI Oireachtas members briefing in November 2017. This list should not be considered exhaustive.

In addition to this officials from my Department are also in regular contact with the CEO and officials from the SEAI.