John McGahon (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have five or six questions. The first few are directed to the CRU and EirGrid and the next few are to the Minister.

Regarding the CRU and EirGrid, given the focus on emergency procurement for this winter and next year, is it not the case that, in their view, a lack of action on their part is putting into question the longer term energy security of the country? Can the witnesses give this committee assurances today that the successful bidders for T-3 and T-4 capacity auctions are being given the same opportunities and support when it comes to planning, the provision of grid connections and the procurement of equipment as those tasked with providing emergency generation today? Anyone can answer that question.