Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 October 2025
23. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will clarify the intended scope and purpose of the newly announced National Biomethane Market; if this initiative will extend beyond biomethane production to include investment in market infrastructure such as refuelling facilities, grid injection points and logistics support for biomethane-powered transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55568/25]
View answer24. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which the National Biomethane Market will differ from or complement the National Biomethane Strategy; whether the market will address barriers such as access to refuelling infrastructure for biomethane heavy-duty vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55569/25]
View answer25. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the timeline for industry consultation on the design of the National Biomethane Market; whether stakeholders in the transport and logistics sector will be invited to participate in shaping the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55570/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 23, 24 and 25 together.
Extensive analysis was carried out as part of the development of the National Biomethane Strategy to determine the necessary interventions needed to support development of the industry, and deliver in line with Government ambition by 2030. This analysis included engagement with key Government Departments and wider stakeholders, including in the transport sector.
As outlined in the strategy, Government agreed to the provision of two capital grant support programmes, and the introduction of the Renewable Heat Obligation, which will put Ireland on a trajectory to delivering a strong indigenous biomethane industry.
Budget 2026 demonstrates the Government's commitment to accelerate Ireland’s energy transition and underpin Ireland’s journey to a net-zero future. The €500 million allocation to my Department, under the Infrastructure Climate and Nature Fund, in the revised National Development Plan for 2026-2030 will be delivered across a number of programmes which will accelerate the diversification and decarbonisation of Ireland’s energy system, including the development of our newly emerging national biomethane market. Further detail on programme allocations will be announced shortly.
