Naoise Ó Cearúil (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I apologise but I will be in and out because I am due to speak in the Chamber at any moment. I thank the officials for being here and for their opening statements.

An infrastructure committee has been established by the Minister, Deputy Chambers. Many of the officials present will be contributing to that. My first question is to Mr. Marley. It is on upgrades to the grid. We speak rightly about the need to upgrade the grid, interconnectors, power lines - both underground and overground - etc. However, what does improving the grid mean in simple terms and why does it cost so much money?