Barryroe - Independent Party support20 Apr 2026 14:42
An interesting development today, following Michael Collins sharing Barryroe opinion on various social media feeds a short while ago, you do sense with that amount of detail, that Goodman and his team are driving this in the background,..GL S
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Deputy Michael Collins TD - Fuel protests show Government must act on energy security – Barryroe cannot be ignored
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has said the recent fuel price protests across the country reflect growing public anger at Government failure to protect households and small businesses from soaring energy costs.
Deputy Collins confirmed he has tabled Parliamentary Questions to the Taoiseach and to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, demanding clarity on whether Government has engaged with Barryroe Transition Energy and whether domestic transition fuels are being seriously considered.
“People are not protesting for the sake of it,” Deputy Collins said. “They are protesting because they cannot afford fuel, cannot heat their homes properly, and cannot absorb constant price shocks. Government cannot keep ignoring Ireland’s over‑reliance on imported energy.”
Ireland continues to depend heavily on imported gas and oil, leaving the country exposed to volatile international markets. Independent analysis by international consultancy Rystad indicates that the Barryroe field could, on a cumulative basis to 2050, replace up to 45% of gas imports and around 25% of crude oil imports.
The same analysis shows that gas produced domestically at Barryroe could have up to 70% lower production emissions than imported gas, with oil up to 12% lower, due to reduced transport and tighter regulation.
Economically, Barryroe could contribute between €5 billion and €19 billion to the Irish economy, support 280 to 600 jobs, and generate between €300 million and €3.6 billion in direct tax revenue.
Deputy Collins stressed that this is not about pushing one company, but about Government responsibility.
“Domestic transition fuels can help stabilise prices, improve energy security and fund renewables. Ignoring that reality while people march in protest is not leadership.”
He concluded:
“The fuel protests are a warning. Government must engage with all credible options to protect Irish households now and plan a realistic energy transition.”
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