Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I would be happy to examine that matter. Even if we were to return to Europe in order to obtain approval for a new PSO or for an extension of the current one, the indications are that neither of these might be forthcoming. Edenderry is a co-fired station and could certainly be adapted. However, technical constraints apply in respect of the other two stations. The ESB is currently considering the matter.

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