Ruairí Ó Murchú

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 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 substantial investment into the national electricity network to ensure the national grid is fit for purpose. With the added complexity of two-way energy travel at more grid connection points in recent and future years, along with increasing demand from Ireland's…

To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for the development of farmer owned and operated farm scale biogas plants with finance to be provided through the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF)

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 propose that the budget for this programme is maintained and enhanced over the next few years.::To propose that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) better promotes the scheme to increase the uptake of the SSRH in the agriculture sector.::To propose that the…

Lobbied TD's and Senators on the main items required to mobilise the biomethane sector in Ireland including: 1.A Government statement reaffirming its commitment to biomethane strategy. 2.The immediate publication of the full design of the RHO scheme. 3.Government removes all…

To increase awareness of our service and what we do, and to inform the policy teams of our resourcing issue with a view to putting this issue on the political agenda. Our ultimate goal is to increase the funding of our service.

To introduce EDF Renewables Ireland to recently elected TDs and to offer them congratulations on their election

To update local political stakeholders on the timing for a planning application for a proposed onshore windfarm at Kellystown, Co Louth (reference number 2460766)

To propose that Capital grant funding is provided to support the construction of viable on-farm Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plants and the storage of digestate from AD plants on-farm::That Government-backed finance (similar to current SBCI lending structures) is provided to enable…

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

More resources for the planning system, the establishment of the Environmental and Planning Court and the delivery of reformed planning legislation.::Support for the development of the electricity grid, including projects like the North-South Interconnector, and resources for…

To provide public representatives with an update on the Kellystown proposed onshore wind farm and invite them to the upcoming public exhibition