Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)

I have regular contact with EirGrid, BGE, Bord na Móna and the ESB. I had regular contact with the CER, EirGrid and the ESB on the capacity of the grid for this winter. This included two face-to-face meetings with the CER and EirGrid to get their assurances that the system has the required capacity for this winter. The most recent of these meetings took place last Thursday. I have an assurance from both parties that they are satisfied grid capacity is adequate. They have taken several measures, including providing for the importation of electricity if necessary, to ensure adequate supply over this winter. Other power plants will come on stream over the next 12 months which will help this.

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