Wind energy
The Government needs to answer the questions that investors are asking in order to develop offshore wind energy in Ireland.
Irish energy sector
Government policy is hindering our ability to develop our energy sector and meet our needs.
Government Did Not Apply To EU Biomethane Fund
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has confirmed that the Government did not apply to a European fund aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing dependence on Russian fossil fuels through the sustainable development of biomethane production.
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.
Ireland’s energy security
I pointed out the difference between what Government says and what it is doing regarding developing offshore wind energy in Ireland.
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.
Decommissioning the Derrybrien wind farm
In the midst of an energy crisis, we are decommissioning the 70-turbine Derrybrien wind farm. Rather than looking at ways to mitigate the damage, a State agency is instead seeking to build another wind farm on a bog atop the nearby Slieve Bearnagh.
Energy Security
Energy security was and should be a fundamental part of Ireland’s independence. We need to have a national conversation about the nuclear option.
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.
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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New offshore wind energy project will power 1.5m homes
Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has said the proposed development of a 270km2 flagship floating offshore wind development project off the coast of counties Clare and Kerry could place Moneypoint at the centre of Ireland’s offshore energy strategy.
Read MoreMoneypoint’s role in Ireland’s energy future
Instead of importing offshore energy from Denmark, we should be developing our own offshore energy sector utilising the existing transmission network from Moneypoint.
McNamara seeks ESB Moneypoint role in future offshore energy projects
Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara is asking the Government to place ESB Moneypoint in County Clare at the centre of any future plans by Government to develop offshore energy in Ireland.
Read MoreRenewable energy, Moneypoint and farming
In statements today (Wednesday) to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment on Climate Action & Low Carbon Development, I raised the issues of renewable energy, Moneypoint and farming.