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.