Séamus McGrath

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

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

Attempt to secure meeting to discuss Ballinrea Solar Farm

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 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 accept an invitation to attend a meeting on Solar power.::To discuss the planning regulations around solar farms.::To highlight that energy generation from solar, both large scale solar farms and farm/residential roof-top solar that feed excess energy back into the grid, fits…

Budget supports for ORE infrastructure in Cork

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

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

Engagement with all Oireachtas members on these reports and one to one meetings with various deputies and senators

That the committee would write to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage asking that he announce that all new builds and retrofits should have smart/demand flexible devices fitted. And that the Committee write to the Minister for Climate Energy and 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…

Raise awareness that water and wastewater tariff rates to increase by 9.8% on 1st October::Direct exchequer subvention is needed to alleviate pressures on Irish businesses

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.