Mary White (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party)

This is of course subject to final legal drafting. We will continue our engagement with generators on the implementation of this measure.

As clearly set out in the amendment, the Government is already acting to meet the challenge of security of supply in a coherent, structured and sustainable way. It is vital for the future generations of this country, both in terms of Ireland's energy security and climate change, that we end our over-reliance on imported fossil fuels. I commend the amendment to the House.

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