Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Molnár for his time. Does he have a perspective on Ireland's security of gas supply? Is it a situation that is deteriorating or that is of particular concern relative to other member states? Will he outline the differences between the stated policies scenario, STEPS, and the net zero emissions by 2050 scenario, NZE? Is STEPS the existing member state policy? Has he any advice for member states as to their consideration of new energy infrastructure and the weighting involved when considerations are made around security of supply, lock-in, the environmental impact and the cost of energy?

How will the agency assess efforts to reduce demand in the time ahead and the need for a reduction in demand? Is the policy environment in place to realise the scaling of renewables at pace? Is there a risk of an opportunity cost with investment in fossil fuel infrastructure, such as gas infrastructure and other things?