Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy O'Rourke. Section 10 of the Bill requires the CRU to report to me as Minister on the performance of the distribution system operator and electricity suppliers in their respective functions under the legislation. We also intend to have a post-enactment scrutiny report, to be published approximately 12 months after the passing of the Bill. Under the energy poverty action plan approved by the Government in December 2022, which is overseen by a cross-departmental steering group chaired by the Department, we have quarterly progress reports and an annual report to the Government to outline the activity and progress under the various strategy actions. What the Deputy suggests in his amendment complements and enhances this and I believe it would be a good addition to the Bill. I will be happy to accept the amendment as proposed.

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