Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013
431. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to publish the offshore renewable energy develoment plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35968/13]
View answerMy Department is currently finalising an Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP). The process began with the carrying out of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). Informed by the findings of the SEA, the OREDP will identify how best to coordinate action across the environmental, energy and economic development policy areas in order to best facilitate the realisation of Ireland’s abundant offshore renewable energy potential, using both existing offshore wind, and emerging ocean, renewable technologies. I aim to seek Government approval for the draft OREDP before the end of Quarter 3 this year with a view to publication shortly thereafter.
