Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
118. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a report will be produced following the stakeholder forum which was held on 7 July 2023 as part of the Energy Poverty Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36807/23]
View answerOn 13 December 2022, Government approved a new Energy Poverty Action Plan. The Plan is available at www.gov.ie and sets out a range of measures to ensure that those least able to afford increased energy costs are supported and protected to adequately heat and power their homes. The implementation of the Action Plan is being monitored by a cross-departmental Steering Group, chaired by my Department.
As part of the work of the Steering Group, the inaugural Energy Poverty Stakeholder Forum was held on 7 July 2023. The Forum seeks to improve and accelerate the implementation of the plan, by fostering dialogue and cooperation among NGOs, industry representatives, and public bodies. It provides a platform for stakeholders to collaborate, assess progress on objectives from across the action plan, and share new ideas to combat energy poverty.
A report is currently being prepared on the outcomes and recommendations of the Energy Poverty Stakeholder Forum.
