Select committee: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland
Closed
Opened 13 Dec 2023
Closed 23 May 2024
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching an inquiry into Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland. The Committee will look into the progress Northern Ireland has made towards transitioning to renewable energy and achieving their net zero targets. This inquiry will consider where Northern Ireland stands now in meeting its renewable energy and net zero goals, potential obstacles to the achievement of these goals, and actions which may enable Northern Ireland to overcome such obstacles. Read the inquiry launch Read the call for evidence and terms of reference
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 13 December 2023.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 3 oral evidence sessionsLatest 12 March 2024
- 17 witnesses
Recent activity
- Correspondence to the Minister for the Economy, relating to Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland, 23 May 202423 May 2024, Correspondence
- Oral evidence session12 March 2024, Oral evidence
- Oral evidence session6 March 2024, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 |
Oral evidence session
Dr Suzanne Kingon · Department of Education (NI),
Ian Snowden · Northern Ireland Department for the Economy,
Mark Browne · Department of Education (NI),
Paul Givan MLA Minister for the Department of Education (NI),
Richard Rodgers · Northern Ireland Department for the Economy
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| 6 Mar 2024 |
Oral evidence session
David Blevings · Northern Ireland Oil Federation,
David Rooney · Queens University Belfast,
James Richardson · National Infrastructure Commission,
John Boyce · Renewable Energy Systems,
Mark Fitch · Transmission Investment,
Paddy Larkin · Mutual Energy
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| 17 Jan 2024 |
Oral evidence session
Derek Scully · Energia Group,
Gareth Brown · SONI Ltd,
John French · Utility Regulator NI,
Peter McClenaghan · Consumer Council for Northern Ireland,
Roger Henderson · NIE Networks,
Steven Agnew · Renewables NI
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| David Blevings · Executive Director | Northern Ireland Oil Federation | 1 |
| David Rooney · Professor, Research Centre in Sustainable Energy | Queens University Belfast | 1 |
| Derek Scully · Head of Corporate Affairs | Energia Group | 1 |
| Dr Suzanne Kingon · Acting Deputy Secretary of Investment and Infrastructure | Department of Education (NI) | 1 |
| Gareth Brown · Head of Communications and Engagement | SONI Ltd | 1 |
| Ian Snowden · Permanent Secretary | Northern Ireland Department for the Economy | 1 |
| James Richardson · Chief Economist | National Infrastructure Commission | 1 |
| John Boyce · Wind Development Director | Renewable Energy Systems | 1 |
| John French · Chief Executive | Utility Regulator NI | 1 |
| Mark Browne · Permanent Secretary | Department of Education (NI) | 1 |
| Mark Fitch · Corporate Development Director | Transmission Investment | 1 |
| Paddy Larkin · CEO | Mutual Energy | 1 |
| Paul Givan MLA Minister for the Department of Education (NI) | Not recorded | 1 |
| Peter McClenaghan · Director | Consumer Council for Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Richard Rodgers · Director of Energy | Northern Ireland Department for the Economy | 1 |
| Roger Henderson · Network Investment Director | NIE Networks | 1 |
| Steven Agnew · Director | Renewables NI | 1 |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2024 | Not recorded | Correspondence to the Minister for the Economy, relating to Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland, 23 May 2024 |