Jerry Buttimer

Support for Cork Development Forum's priorities in investing and developing grid and energy infrastructure in the Cork region to support future investment

Support for the development and publication of a new Ports Policy to ensure that our ports can access capital to expand and develop infrastructure to support our offshore renewable industry.

Financial support to ensure that our ports can expand and develop the infrastructure required to support the offshore renewable industry in Cork, including connecting to offshore wind and facilitating the import of energy from overseas.

The allocation of funding for the delivery of the infrastructure needed to facilitate the development and delivery of offshore renewables in Cork, including Port of Cork infrastructure and other essential works.

Support for the completion of the ongoing DMAP process to provide a strong route to market and line of sight for the development of future offshore renewable infrastructure.

The allocation of funding for the completion of the ongoing DMAP process to provide a clear route to market and line of sight for the development of future phases of offshore renewable infrastructure.

To inform the Deputies, Ministers and Councillors about the latest construction updates relating to our solar farm project in their constituency

Meeting held in our offices with Minister Jerry Buttimer to inform on impending sale of Orsted Onshore Europe to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, national renewable energy policy, progression of Cork based projects, including ongoing construction of Ballinrea Solar Farm and…

To inform TDs and officials of upcoming sale of Orsted Onshore Europe (HQ in Cork) to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and of the upcoming change of name, to ensure stakeholder awareness that the continuity of our energy infrastructure delivery and commitment to Ireland would…

To raise the issue that the ESB contractors on offshore islands have been severly restricted in what maintenance and repairs they can perform on offshore islands since 1st January 2026. This will severly impact the residents with long power outages on offshore islands.

To brief TDs and Councillors on the latest developments with our solar farm, which is in construction in their area

To propose the introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation…

To propose that a dedicated farmer category is established within SRESS to reflect the distinct constraints faced by the agricultural sector and increase the level of feed-in tariffs to make farm-based projects financially viable and attractive.::To propose an increase in SRESS…

To propose that the current cap on grant aid based on on-farm energy usage should be removed. Many farms with low electricity consumption have large shed space ideal for solar installations. Allowing these farmers to install systems beyond their own usage and export surplus…

To garner support for the Port of Cork's bid to be the chosen location for the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) facility.