Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The legislation will be introduced early next year. On the question about primary legislation for EirGrid, the Deputy will be aware of the necessity to provide infrastructure to supply electricity for consumers and for industry. All EirGrid's proposals are vetted and validated independently by An Bord Pleanála. I will provide the Deputy with an up-to-date report on the preparation of the legislation.

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