John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Pyper and Mr. Blaney for their presentations. I note from the PowerPoint slide on security of supply that it points out how close we will be to the lights staying on or going off if the second interconnector does not go ahead. The interconnector will not be up and running by 2016. What is the plan to keep security of supply in 2016?

We have discussed the issues around the interconnector and the areas in which the pylons will go through. If it does not go ahead, is there a plan B in which extra generation could be built in the Northern Ireland or through connections with other countries?