Does Ireland need nuclear power, with John Gibbons

Last Monday Taoiseach Micheál Martin reopened the half century
old debate about nuclear power, saying Ireland’s reliance on
imported energy must come to an end. Speaking to the Irish
Examiner’s Louise Burne in Armenia, the Taoiseach said “we should
explore all avenues” to ensure energy sovereignty, including
renewables and examining strides in technology around nuclear.


The Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, James O’Connor, has now drafted
legislation that would legalise nuclear energy.


But would it have any chance of passing a Dáil where so many TDs
have objected to solar farms and windfarms in their own back
yards – and is it really necessary?


Environmental journalist John Gibbons wrote about this issue for
the Irish Examiner recently and he is the guest on today’s
podcast.


John Gibbons: I've changed my mind on nuclear power — we don't
need it any more


Taoiseach: We should 'seriously examine' nuclear power


Surplus renewable energy used to heat immersion tanks of older
people


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