Energy Policy
Dail Éireann — 2025-04-10
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Darragh O'Brien (FF), Dublin Fingal East

No, it is not. What I accused the Deputy of was being fixated with LNG and with a floating strategic gas reserve that we actually need. It has been very clearly set out that the fact that we do not have a strategic gas reserve is a risk to our society, our country and our energy stability. I did not mention climate in my response to the Deputy at the start or accuse him of being fixated with climate change. I am; I am the Minister responsible for climate. I am the Minister responsible for ensuring we increase our renewables and unlock the potential we have around our coasts for the delivery of offshore renewables.
I will state for the benefit of those watching the Deputy's track record on climate matters. He did not support the climate Act. He does not support the carbon tax. He does not support any of the measures that have been-----

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Sitting date: 2025-04-10