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Thursday, 11 June 2026 17:34

The Offaly TD wants the county's work to be considered in new targets set by the Housing and Energy Ministers.

An Offaly TD is hoping that the county's work in generating wind and solar energy will be factored into new targets.

The Housing and Energy Ministers plan to put in place the national guidelines by the end of the year, with a different target for each county.

Fianna Fail Offaly TD Tony McCormack says Offaly's renewable energy output will grow to cover a third of Ireland's energy requirements.

Deputy McCormack has met both Minister on the issue and says he's hoping for a positive result:

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