Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is a commitment in the programme for Government for much better engagement with citizens and communities about the energy policy decisions that affect them and a commitment to effective community consultation on energy infrastructure developments. As the Taoiseach is aware, last week Dáil Éireann passed a Private Members' motion, moved by the Fianna Fáil Party, and one of its particular elements called on the Government to commission immediately an independent report incorporating international industry expertise. Could the Taoiseach advise the House if the Minister concerned or the Government or both have yet initiated that study and, if not, when is it expected to commence that process?

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