Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Alan FarrellAlan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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I have a follow-up question on the security of supply element in our energy generation ability in a case where our renewables might have an off-day or off-week, dependent on the weather, which Mr. Lynott touched on. Is there scope within the existing network of power stations to take up that slack as we head towards 2030?