Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
160. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if deliveries of Russian coal to Moneypoint power station have been disrupted due to of European Union sanctions on Russia; if alternative sources of coal supplies for the power station have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13008/22]
View answerMoneypoint continues to function normally. Identifying and procuring sources of coal on the international market is an operational matter for the ESB. The European Commission has been engaging closely with all Member States and other stakeholders to act in a coordinated and unified manner to address the challenges posed by the current conflict in Russia and Ukraine and maintain Europe's energy security. In the longer term, the Climate Action Plan 2021 sets us on a pathway to reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels dramatically by 2030, which will further improve our energy security.
