Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 November 2023
24. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has had discussions with an energy company (details supplied) and Carlow County Council in relation to the development of a solar farm near Friarstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50159/23]
View answerEarlier this year, I, along with officials from my Department, met with the company referred to in the question to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the Irish renewable market for renewable energy developers, Ireland’s regulatory and planning environment and our shared goal to meeting Ireland’s 2030 climate ambitions. No particulars of any specific projects were discussed.
I also met with Carlow County Council to discuss a broad range of topics over the summer. There was no discussion in relation to any particular renewable energy project, this particular project or this developer.
