Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
69. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications with reference to the public consultation on the draft National Biomethane Strategy, the number of submissions received ahead of the extended deadline of 5 March 2024; the findings of same; when he expects the final National Biomethane Strategy to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13761/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraGovernment has committed to deliver up to 5.7TWh of indigenously produced biomethane by 2030. In order to deliver on this commitment, a dedicated Biomethane Working Group, chaired by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, has been established to oversee an all-of-government approach to developing a National Biomethane Strategy to support the achievement of this target in a sustainable manner.
Following engagement with key stakeholders and industry experts, a draft National Biomethane Strategy has been developed. A public consultation was launched on the 30 January which sought views from interested parties on the draft Strategy and the proposed roadmap to develop a biomethane industry of scale in Ireland.
The public consultation opened for a 5-week period, closed on the 5 March and received a total of 200 submissions. These submissions are currently being reviewed and feedback received will directly inform the final National Biomethane Strategy which is due for publication in the coming weeks.
