Renewable Energy Generation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2021

Wednesday, 7 July 2021

Questions (217)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

217. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the work currently ongoing on the cardinal markers at the Marine Institute’s offshore energy test site off An Spidéal, Contae na Gaillimhe; the details of the foreshore permit and the environmental assessments for this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36867/21]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Policy issues in relation to energy are a matter for the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC). I have referred your question to the Marine Institute for direct response in relation to any operational matters arising.