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Should the country reopen the door to coal-fired power?

As conflict in the Middle East raises fears over energy supplies, a new report from the Irish Ac...

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08.45 11 May 2026


Should the country reopen the door to coal-fired power?


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08.45 11 May 2026


As conflict in the Middle East raises fears over energy supplies, a new report from the Irish Academy of Engineering argues that the State should be prepared to convert Moneypoint power station back to burning coal as a “last resort” and allow it to remain open until 2036 to protect Ireland’s energy security. 

Claire discusses this possible option with Roderic O’Gorman the Leader of the Green Party and Michael Collins the Leader of the Independent Ireland Party.


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