AQW 32922/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline the (i) purpose; (ii) necessary provisions; (iii) financial implications; and (iv) timescale, for the introduction of offshore renewable energy installation legislation.
Asked by David Honeyford MLA on 7 October 2025
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 7 October 2025
- Answer due by
- 15 October 2025
- Answered
- 20 October 202513 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
The purpose of offshore renewable energy installation legislation is to establish frameworks for decommissioning, safety zones and rights of navigation within our territorial waters.
The necessary provisions and financial implications will be detailed in a primary bill, which has been temporarily deferred until 2026/27.