Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
78. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on the national biomethane strategy; when he expects this will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21496/24]
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.
A public consultation on the draft National Biomethane Strategy opened in January 2024 for a 5 week period, receiving a total of 200 submissions from key stakeholders. Further analysis and drafting has since taken place, to ensure that stakeholder feedback is reflected in the actions and objectives therein.
The National Biomethane Strategy is now being finalised and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and I will bring the Strategy to Government in early June.
