Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Wave Energy Study.
- Wave energy study 3 speeches
Quinn asked whether wave power could meet Ireland’s energy needs. Burke said preliminary research was under way, but it was too early to judge whether wave energy would be practical; further investigations continued.
Ruairí Quinn, Ray Burke, Joseph Brennan
- Telecommunications service deterioration 2 speeches
O’Donnell sought permission to raise the deteriorating telecommunications situation in the Department of Posts and Telegraphs on the Adjournment. The Ceann Comhairle said he would contact him during the afternoon.
Thomas G. O'Donnell, Joseph Brennan
asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy if he has undertaken any review of the possibility of satisfying the country's energy requirements by harnessing the wave power around the coastal shores.
Comment on this
I am informed by the ESB that a preliminary study into the possibility of using wave energy for electricity generation has been carried out by the ESB and the National Science Council.
The board add that it is as yet too early to say whether or not the use of this energy source will become a practical proposition. Further investigations are, however, continuing in order to establish a clearer view of Irish wave energy resources and detailed design information on developments in other countries is being obtained.
I am also informed that wave energy, even if it becomes practical, might not be able to contribute to our energy needs for many years to come.
Comment on this
In view of the deteriorating situation in the telecommunications section of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, I beg your permission to raise this matter on the Adjournment.