Patrick O'Donovan

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

To seek support for opposition to the Bill.::To convey to Committee members a number of clarifications in relation to references made at the Committee’s hearings on 3 and 10 July and which relate to the exploration for oil and gas in Irish waters and how it is regulated, the oil…

Update Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD on the likely impact of sanctions ahead of October 23 implementation deadline

Update Minister and seek support

To inform the TD of the intended consequence of the US sanctions on the European aluminium supply chain due to Rio Tinto's customer contracts to supply alumina from Aughinish to European customers, predomninantly in France.

Discuss the immediate concerns faced by the plant due to the sanctions, as Rio Tinto is the largest supplier of bauxite and the largest customer of alumina. .

That all TDs would ensure that their Party would support this Bill as it makes its way through the Dáil

Initial briefing oin growing market for electric vehicles

To update Minister on CPL new plant in Foynes and to discuss possible ban on the sale of smoky coal.

Ban on sale of smoky coal::Ongoing liaison re new CPL plant at Foynes.

Communication eco-fuel plant under construction in Foynes

a ban on fracking in ireland

Greater understanding of benefits of electric heating and transport

The development of zero carbon energy poilcy,::public engagement in energy policy::supports for renewable energy::community participation in energy developments

Highlight deficiences in EPA research