Speaking at the Brexit Civic Dialogue on Energy, spokesperson on Energy Brian Stanley said an impending hard brexit has huge implications for the costs and security of supply of energy in Ireland, both north and south.
He said: "There is an impetus now on the government to accelerate the development of an all-island single energy market, incorporating gas, oil solid fuels and renewables.
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"Removing tariffs within the island and developing single regulations, taxation and carbon tax models will deliver a more efficient and affordable energy market for our citizens. There is also a need to improve our energy independence in the wake of brexit.
"Ireland is now in a vulnerable position with 88% of our energy dependent on imports and relying on an interconnector which will now pass through a non-EU country.
"Our renewable energy potential needs further development to secure our energy needs and help us transition to a low carbon economy in order to meet our climate action targets."
(CD/JP)
