Darragh O'Brien

Have Minister O'Brien attend the Energy Storage Ireland conference and launch a new report outlining the economic benefits of long-duration energy storage.

A policy request was made to the Minister to increase long duration energy storage procurement targets to one gigawatt

To secure support in principle for geological energy storage as part of Ireland’s energy system; to advance consideration of the policy, regulatory and market frameworks required to enable the Kestrel project; and to support recognition of the project’s role in strengthening…

Proposals to reform targeted and temporary measures to support energy affordability and continued engagement with Government stakeholders on customer protection.

To share information on the effectiveness of existing sustainable energy schemes and seek Government support for continuation and enhancement of sustainable energy grant schemes.

To discuss the rooftop solar grant.::To highlight that energy generation from solar fits well with energy generation from wind turbines in Ireland given that peak solar generation is in the summer months while wind energy generation is higher in winter months.::To highlight…

Then intention was to inform the Minister on Coalition 2030's position on the Sustainable Development Goals up for review at the United nations High Level Political Forum and to make the Minster aware of Coalition 2030's work in this field and our willingess to engage on these…

To secure support in principle for geological energy storage as part of Ireland’s energy system; to advance consideration of the policy, regulatory and market frameworks required to enable the Kestrel project; and to support recognition of the project’s role in strengthening…

To appraise key stakeholders of the perspective of EDF power solutions Ireland on budgetary and policy matters relating to renewable energy in Ireland

Secure changes to the proposed bill that will ensure appropriate obligation rates for low carbon liquid fuel

A West Coast Renewable Energy Pathway - Tralee Chamber Supports the call for a clear and time-bound pathway for Atlantic Offshore renewable energy development::Grid Infrastructure as Regional Economic Infrastructure - Tralee Chamber recommends that National Ports Policy…

The Policy, supports and legislation required to enable the development of safe and effective renewable gas production, supply, distribution and consumption

The response to the white paper was intended to outline challenges the transport sector currently has in reducing emissions and what support is required to help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles including the corresponding charging infrastructure required.

To make the Minister aware of the Eurelectric Presidency priorities in digitalisation and artificial intelligence that is looking to address both the ‘AI for energy’ and ‘energy for AI’ questions.

For the Minister to set out the Priorities of the Eu Presidency hosted by Ireland as they relate to the EU Commission Electrification plan and management of energy costs at the Eurelectric Customers & Retail Services Committee on 26th November 2026.