Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have some questions about Mr. O'Connor's statement, before referring to some further questions. Hopefully, we will get some answers. Mr. O'Connor said in his statement that he believes EirGrid to be in the first rank of importance to the social and economic well-being of the island of Ireland. Will he explain why that is the case?