Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have to be conscious of all the costs. When I make decisions, I need to make them in the interests of consumers. Deputy Eamon Ryan is correct that the intention would be to ensure people reduce their bills rather than increase them. It would also help in reducing consumption through energy efficiency.

Regarding the regulatory capacity of CER, we are looking at an independent review of its operations. There have been changes in its operation. It is working on the iSEM, all-island single electricity market, which will bring about additional challenges. I do not know if legislative changes are required but we are prepared to look at them.

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