The main aim of this book is the provision of a text on energy law and policy specifically on Ireland. It will be the first reference text on energy law in Ireland. It provides an extensive overview of the key issues in energy law in Ireland from the influence of EU legislation to competition in the electricity markets. It will also detail the role of the Irish Energy Regulator and focus on the specific law that applies to each of the energy sources (such as wind, gas and oil) that are used in Ireland. This book will add to the growing comparative literature on energy law that focuses specifically on individual countries.Key features* An easy-to-understand reference that provides you with invaluable analysis and interpretation on energy law in Ireland* Includes analysis of the effects the Three EU Energy Packages* Examines and details Irish Energy Legislation for different energy sources* Covers legislation into competition, subsidies, safety and liability in the Irish Energy Sector* Highlights the role of the Irish Energy RegulatorContentsPart 1 Introduction: Energy Law and Energy in IrelandChapter 1: Introduction: What is Energy Law?Chapter 2: History of Energy LawChapter 3: Influences on Energy LawChapter 4: The Irish Energy SectorPart 2: European Union Energy LawChapter 5: The EU Energy Sector and the Single Electricity Market in IrelandChapter 6: EU Energy Regulation and the National Energy RegulatorChapter 7: Competition Policy, the EU and the Energy UnionPart 3: Energy Infrastructure and Environmental Impact AssessmentsChapter 8: Introduction to Environmental Impact AssessmentsChapter 9: The Environmental Impact Assessments ProcessChapter 10: The Future of Environmental Impact AssessmentsPart 4: Future Issues in Energy Law and ConclusionsChapter 11: Energy JusticeChapter 12: The Future Development of Irish Energy LawChapter 13: Conclusion: The Next StepsAppendicesAuthorDr. Raphael J. Heffron is a Jean Monnet Professor in Energy & Natural Resources Law & Policy at the Energy & Natural Resources Law Institute, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London.His recent 2016 Papers & Books include: The Evolution of Energy Law and Energy Jurisprudence: Insights for Energy Analysts and Researchers, The development of energy law in the 21st century: a paradigm shift?, Energy decisions reframed as justice and ethical concerns, Delivering Energy Law and Policy in the EU and US: A Reader, Energy Justice: A conceptual review, Global Nuclear Liability Regime Post Fukushima Daiichi and Energy Justice in the ArcticHis affiliations include: Co-Chair, UK Energy Law and Policy Association, Associate Researcher, Energy Policy Research Group, University of Cambridge, Associate Research Fellow, Centre for Integrated Energy Research, University of Leeds,Policy Fellow, Policy Fellows Network, Centre for Science and Policy, University of Cambridge, UK.
