Richard O'Donoghue

Correspondence with members of the Oireachtas in relation to Liquid Gas Ireland’s pre-Budget submission, seeking political support for measures that recognise the needs of off-natural-gas-grid consumers and support rural homes and businesses in accessing practical, affordable…

Consideration of Friends of the Earth recommendations re measures to decrease household reliance on fossil fuels and reduce household energy bills

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…

The objective was to encourage consideration of measures that could help households and businesses manage the additional financial burden, including potential supports or interventions that would ease the cost pressures arising from higher energy prices.

To secure Oireachtas support for changes to the obligation rates in the RHO

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

To brief members of the Oireachtas on TAZCH concerns about the planned RHO legislation and convey the importance of implementing a scheme that is fit for purpose

To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.

Support for delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers.

To ensure that awareness is raised about the key role of low carbon renewable liquid fuels and that an RHO is introduced that is workable and effective

Informed discussion and development of energy policy - particularly in relation to the liquid fuels sector.::Establishment of an expert group to review fiscal policies relating to energy supplied for transport and heating in Ireland.::Establishment of a Minister of State with…

Policy environment to support cleaner, homegrown, Irish energy. Targeted policy proposals to deliver home/business decarbonisation; increased deployment of renewable energy; energy infrastructure development; low carbon, flexible power solutions; and planning reforms to deliver…

To engage with and inform local politicians on a proposed solar farm and energy storage project in Knockanure, Co. Kerry.

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

To present the perspective of EDF Renewables on public policy matters impacting on renewables in Ireland