An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2022-05-31
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Michael McGrath (FF), Cork South-Central

The answer is "Yes". This is a matter of ongoing consideration, led by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan. His Department is working with my Department and other Departments to make sure the issue of energy security is fully addressed, particularly in the current climate where there is a greater question mark than before regarding the secure supply of energy. This issue underlines the need for us to accelerate the transition to renewables. As a Government, we passed legislation in respect of offshore wind and modernised the licensing and regulatory system. The straight answer to the Deputy's question is that contingency plans are in place and continue to be worked on by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications in particular.

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