Department of Environment chief 'not aware of the specifics' of why Ireland did not apply to EU energy fund

Department of Environment chief 'not aware of the specifics' of why Ireland did not apply to EU energy fund

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan: His department failed to apply for a European fund for the rollout of biomethane production.

The head of the Department of the Environment has said he is “not aware of the specifics” regarding a €2bn European fund for the rollout of biomethane production which Ireland has failed to apply for.

Speaking at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), secretary-general of the Department of the Environment Mark Griffin said “I don’t know the reason for that” with regard to the missed application.

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