Michael Colreavy
Question:319. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of megawatts of energy that has been created due to the Bord na Móna - Coillte merger. [29271/15]
View answerWednesday, 15 July 2015
Questions (319)
Written answers
In June 2014, the Government decided to streamline and refocus the commercial operations of Bord na Móna and Coillte, primarily in the bioenergy and wind energy sectors. The decision requires Bord na Móna and Coillte to proceed with a partial merger in four key areas: wind; biomass; tourism and recreation; and shared services. As part of the implementation of the Government decision, Bord na Mona and Coillte are in ongoing discussions regarding establishing a wind business and future development of the wind assets of both companies on a joint basis over time. At the present time both companies are discussing participation by Bord Na Mona in a wind farm project currently in the course of development by Coillte consisting of 58 MW. This is a complex transaction and it is expected that the discussions will conclude over the next few months.