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Minister Ryan and Gore discuss future energy sources

Saturday, 1 December 2007

The Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has been meeting with former US vice-president Al Gore to discuss future energy sources for Ireland.

Mr Ryan said that the high-profile environmental campaigner was inspiring and positive about our future.

The minister said they agreed that increased commitment to developing and funding renewable energy sources here is key to our future sustainability.

And he also said that nuclear power was entirely ruled out as a solution for Ireland.

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