Ireland’s wind energy projects could be speeded up thanks to a vote in the European Parliament this week. MEPs supported moves for a faster rollout of permits for renewable energy initiatives. The proposals also include an obligation for EU countries to ensure that permits to install solar energy equipment on buildings are delivered within one month.
The measures are all part of the EU’s REpowerEU package, which aims to cut European dependence on fossil fuel imports from Russia, following its war on Ukraine.
Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe says there’s huge potential in Ireland to develop wind energy projects.
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“Save bees and farmers” demand a million citizens – O’Sullivan
“Sense of relief” on EU-UK relations – Kelly
Affordable zero emissions homes “absolutely” possible – Cuffe
Simpler rules & more funding needed for home energy grants – Cuffe
Free rail travel around Europe chance for youth – Markey
Interview Clune MEP on Windsor Framework & EU-UK relations
Windsor Framework should bring better EU-UK collaboration – Clune
“Better mood music” on EU-UK relations – Clune
Green buildings will help reach climate targets – Cuffe
Carbon-neutral buildings will lower “sky-high” energy bills – Cuffe
Interview Kelleher MEP on climate-neutral buildings
Government imagination needed for carbon-neutral buildings - Kelleher
MEPs back climate-neutral building sector by 2050 – Kelleher
Interview Andrews MEP on Brexit & Windsor Framework
Trust “built up” between EU & UK – Andrews
Enormous “safeguards” on Stormont Brake – Andrews
Clune hoping for new committee position
European Parliament demands fertiliser action
Medical devices will not be removed from the market
Green revolution may lead to job losses
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