Irish energy sector
Government policy is hindering our ability to develop our energy sector and meet our needs.
Energy Security
It was confirmed to me today that the Government did not even bother applying for a multi-billion euro EU scheme to fund biomethane production despite Ireland being ideally suited to its production, our agricultural sector seeking help to produce it and our dire need to replace increasingly expensive and scarce imported gas.
No Irish application to EC energy fund
I asked why Ireland is one of just two European states which failed to apply for a €36bn EU funding initiative, aimed at ensuring continuity of energy supply.
Govt Shuts Down Calls For Windfarm On Clare/Galway Border To Be Retained
The Government has shut down calls for a windfarm on the Clare / Galway border to be retained.
Responding on behalf of the Environment Minister to a query from Scariff Independent TD Michael McNamara, Minister Hildegarde Naughton explains that the site is now ‘unathorised’.
Ireland’s energy security
Energy security was and should be a fundamental part of Ireland’s independence.
Food and energy inflation
The government needs to put measures in place now that will limit further increases in energy and food costs this winter.
Fuel Ban
Restrictions on burning turf, coal and briquettes will only work if people have an affordable alternative, but the Government is not providing such an alternative.
Dáil Vote on Turf Cutting
I voted against the Government last night. Like most TDs, I believe that we need to move towards a more environmentally sustainable way of heating our homes. But until those alternatives are put in place, we cannot penalise sections of our population who rely on turf to heat their homes.
McNamara Urges Government To Seek VAT Reduction On Home Heating Oil
Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has urged the Irish government to make a fresh appeal to Brussels for approval to reduce VAT on home heating oil during the war in Ukraine, which is driving price increases.
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Independent Clare T.D. Michael McNamara has urged government to temporarily remove VAT on fuel as prices continue to soar across the country.
Speaking tonight (Wednesday) in Dáil Éireann in favour of the Government’s Financial Motion to reduce excise duty on petrol, diesel and green diesel, Deputy McNamara urged Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to follow in the footsteps of Poland by reducing VAT.
The Clare T.D. said rising costs are fast becoming unsustainable for people, especially rural dwellers.
Energy crisis
Closing down our power stations in the midst of an energy crisis in the hope that we will replace them with green energy sources at some indeterminate time in the future ill-serves this State.