Michael Collins

Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition

To secure an understanding of EDF Renewables plans for renewable projects in Ireland and the impact of relevant public policies

Government policy and regulatory and legislative framework that is most favourable to the deployment of solar PV in ROI.

To welcome the confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine at the IFA AGM that 60% grant aid will be available to all farmers in 2022 for rooftop solar.::To highlight that the confirmation of 60% grant aid under TAMS will make solar installations more…

That the Government reviews the energy policy for the entire country.

Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition

To highlight that both EirGrid and the ESB fully recognise and respect that the co-operation of farmers is essential to the development of grid infrastructure in Ireland.::That meeting the 500MW micro-generation target by 2030 as outlined in the EirGrid Roadmap 'Shaping our…

The establishment of capital grants of approximately 50% for farmers to invest in microgeneration. This will require a new financial support programme for microgeneration with a separate structure and set of rules. This money should come from outside of CAP Pillar II funds.…

To highlight that for rooftop solar on farms to be adopted in large numbers, farmers will require a capital grant of up to 60% to achieve a reasonable payback.::To highlight that for the successful adoption of solar, it must be clear that the solar energy pilot does not take…

Meeting to discuss ban of smoky coal in Ireland

To provide an update on these matters and the emerald project implications for Cork Harbour and Co. Cork

To welcome the announcement of a significant solar farm coming onto the grid in Cork, but to highlight that the Government is failing to embrace the potential of farms to generate renewable energy.::A workable microgeneration scheme could reduce input costs, provide a…

That the commitment in Programme for Government Our Shared Future which recognises the potential for microgeneration, solar, anaerobic digestion and other potential farm scale renewables is backed up by substantial initiatives by the Government to encourage farmers to…

Recognition of the future role of gas in meeting energy needs.

Support for IOOA in rejecting the Government Amendment to Ban Oil and Gas future licences in the absence of an Energy Security Review.