Should Ireland Switch To Nuclear Power?

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for Ireland to switch to nuclear power as a means to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, featuring insights from various guests.

Earlier this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that Ireland should explore the idea of using nuclear power in order to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Fianna Fáil TD James O'Connor has introduced a bill to reverse the ban and it is due to be debated in the Dáil in the coming months. Dr. Paul Deane, senior lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at UCC and Senator Malcolm Noonan of the Green Party speak to Matt on The Last Word about this. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Cooper

Guests: James O'Connor, Dr. Paul Deane, Malcolm Noonan

Topics covered

• nuclear power
• fossil fuels
• energy policy
• Ireland
• clean energy
• government debate

Keywords

• nuclear power
• Ireland
• fossil fuels
• energy policy
• clean energy
• government debate

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fianna Fáil, Green Party, UCC

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