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Asked by David

AQW 42755/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the expected timetable for the introduction of the Offshore Renewable Energy Installations Bill.

Asked by David Honeyford MLA on 19 March 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
19 March 2026
Answer due by
3 April 2026
Answered
24 March 20265 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department is aiming to introduce the Offshore Renewable Energy Installations Bill in the 2026/27 legislative programme, subject to the formal confirmation of that programme.

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