Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I might have to ask officials to come back to the Deputy with a response to that if that is okay.

The ongoing running costs of the temporary generation would be paid for through the transmission use of system charge. The CRU has stated that the procurement of the temporary generation could translate into around an overall increase of approximately €40 in the average domestic bill for the forthcoming tariff year and a slightly lower cost increase of €25 in the following years of operation. These Estimates do not take into account the residual value of the units at their end of life, which would be subject to commercial negotiation.

In response to the question about the competitive nature of the bidding arrangements, again, I would have to ask my officials. I am not aware of how competitive the bidding is.