Contributing 40 per cent of the overall fuel mix in March, wind energy made up a significant proportion of renewable energy.

Solar Ireland chief executive, Ronan Power, said the clock change means solar can start doing the heavy lifting for Ireland’s energy system:

“IRELAND does not have a land-use policy in place,” a crowd of around 60 people gathered in Walshe’s Bar, Killerig were told at a meeting organised by local engineer Fergal McGrath.