Department of Climate, Energy and the EnvironmentDepartment of EducationDepartment of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of TransportDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
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Intent: Update Government stakeholders on Bord Gáis Energy's infrastructure projects and discuss policy and regulatory measures that could support timely delivery of energy infrastructure
Details: Information sharing and meetings on energy infrastructure delivery, security of supply, electricity generation investment and policy measures to support delivery of strategic energy projects
Intent: Proposals to reform targeted and temporary measures to support energy affordability and continued engagement with Government stakeholders on customer protection.
Details: Information sharing, policy proposals and meeting on energy market conditions, energy affordability, consumer support measures and wider energy policy issues.
Emails regarding proposals to reform targeted and temporary measures to support energy affordability and seeking continued engagement with Government stakeholders on customer protection. - EmailMeeting with Minister Timmy Dooley briefing on energy market conditions, energy affordability, consumer support measures and wider energy policy issues. - Meeting
Intent: To secure support in principle for geological energy storage as part of Ireland’s energy system; to advance consideration of the policy, regulatory and market frameworks required to enable the Kestrel project; and to support recognition of the project’s role in strengthening energy security, economic resilience and the transition to green hydrogen and net zero.
Details: To secure support in principle for the Kestrel project and for geological energy storage as a component of Ireland’s future energy system; to advance consideration of appropriate policy, regulatory and market frameworks for strategic gas and hydrogen storage; to support recognition of the project’s , ...
Calls regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - Phone callEmails regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - EmailMeeting with Stephen Kinsella regarding the Kestrel project, itsbenefits and the necessity of it - Meeting
Intent: To discuss the rooftop solar grant.::To highlight that energy generation from solar fits well with energy generation from wind turbines in Ireland given that peak solar generation is in the summer months while wind energy generation is higher in winter months.::To highlight that, with this reality driving increased investment in solar energy generation, there is a need for delivery on the Programme for Government's commitment to develop planning guidelines for solar development in Ireland.::That roof-top solar is a cost-efficient method of generating low-emission energy within Ireland. Roof-top solar panels are now a common sight on many commercial buildings, and increasingly so on many farm buildings.::That roof top solar systems are cost efficient and allow farmers to invest in renewable energy that will typically have a payback period 4-7 years. They can also avail of grant funding through the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) and Accelerated Capital Allowances, wher
Intent: To secure support in principle for geological energy storage as part of Ireland’s energy system; to advance consideration of the policy, regulatory and market frameworks required to enable the Kestrel project; and to support recognition of the project’s role in strengthening energy security, economic resilience and the transition to green hydrogen and net zero.
Details: To secure support in principle for the Kestrel project and for geological energy storage as a component of Ireland’s future energy system; to advance consideration of appropriate policy, regulatory and market frameworks for strategic gas and hydrogen storage; to support recognition of the project’s , ...
Calls regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - Phone callEmails regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - EmailMeeting with Stephen Kinsella regarding the Kestrel project, itsbenefits and the necessity of it - Meeting
Intent: Secure changes to the proposed bill that will ensure appropriate obligation rates for low carbon liquid fuel
Details: To seek clarification on the forthcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme Bill and request meeting with Minister for Climate, Energy and Communications
Meeting with DPO to discuss energy and infrastructure policy. - MeetingMembers of Wicklow County Council invited to Echelon's DUB10 Campus for update on DUB20 and DUB30 in Arklow. - Event / ReceptionRequests for meetings sent to DPO, update on project and legislative clarity. - Email
Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project
Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Correspondence sent to Minister Dooley's office requesting a meeting regarding Dublin Array - LetterDiscussion with Minister Dooley at Shannon Port event to request formal meeting on offshore projects - Informal communicationDiscussion with Minister O'Brien's special adviser regarding progress of Dublin Array - Phone call
