Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The integration of the grid by both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland is fundamental to our energy security for the future. There are issues relating to energy security in our neighbouring island. However, there is a plan to have the EU energy system fully integrated by 2014. Is the Minister satisfied that what is in place and the infrastructure being developed will allow us to be fully integrated into the EU internal energy market by 2014? With regard to ensuring there is absolute co-operation between the jurisdictions in the North and South, is there is a need to have discussions about the energy market and energy supplies brought under the remit of the North-South Ministerial Council?

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