The Irish Independent quoted Ireland’s energy minister Pat Rabbitte as "doubtful” whether an inter-governmental agreement can be reached within a timeframe that would help the UK meet its 2020 renewable energy targets.
The two governments signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the issue in early 2013 and started discussions over a formal agreement. Any pact would have to nail down issues such as the eligibility of Irish power plants for UK renewables incentives.
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