Dara Calleary

Support for reforms to Ireland's planning system, grid connection and electricity market policies to ensure Ireland can achieve its Climate Action Plan targets.

National measures • Government policy must support the deployment of the full range of renewable technologies including wind turbines, micro-hydro, solar PV systems, anaerobic digestion, biofuels, ground source heat pumps, and combined heat and power.::• Measures needed…

Recognition of the role of offshore natural gas to continue meeting energy needs.

Document outlined and lobbied for the inclusion of Bioenergy support measures in the programme for government across the Bioenergy sectors of Biomass, Biogas, Biofuels, Energy Crops, Wood fuels and Biochar.

To communicate concerns over Ireland's future energy security and over the future of the Corrib gas project arising from proposals to ban future gas exploration, and seeking a meeting to discuss.

To get TDs to vote against the Special European Energy Project

Discussion to ensure Gas Networks Ireland's perspectives regarding the development of Renewable Gas, CNG, CCS and Hydrogen as outlined in Gas Networks Ireland's Vision 2050 document were noted.

To outline the role of wind energy in supporting a low carbon future for Ireland, and in particular to outline the role of developers of wind energy projects to responsibly engage with local communities during the development, construction and operation of wind farms. SSE…

The Marine Planning and Development Management Bill to be prioritised through the Oireachtas.

Rollout of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme as swiftly as possible.

To ensure that future offshore oil and gas exploration was not prohibited by legislation

A legislative framework which will support the use of indigenous gas supplies as a part of Ireland's carbon reduction roadmap

The FPS and its members feel strongly that oil and - more long-term – a liquid efuel and/or bio fuel, can be part of the phased solution and the association has been working closely with the European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD), boiler manufacturers and other trade…

Inform recipients of results from research on public perception of Irish energy industry and oil and gas exploration and production

To inform of the adverse economic impact, threat to energy security, employment and regional development, of the implementation of the Bill, and the fact that it would have no impact on Irish carbon emissions.