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Ireland's Taoiseach Pushes Nuclear Power for Cleaner Energy
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Irelands Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, advocates for a serious examination of nuclear power to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amidst soaring energy prices due to the Iran conflict and blocked oil routes. He supports exploring new nuclear technologies like small modular reactors. The government is also pushing for increased offshore wind farms, with a Fianna Fáil lawmaker proposing to lift Irelands nuclear ban. Martin emphasizes the need for a diverse energy mix, including renewables, to secure a cleaner, more stable future. The upcoming budget will provide relief for families and workers, while Ireland awaits the outcome of US-Iran talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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