Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The EirGrid report notes that steps need to be taken to avoid shortages and those steps may include keeping older power plants open beyond their scheduled closing date. This has particular implications for the use of fossil fuels and emissions. Will the Minister outline if that is the intended strategy? An alternative is, of course, to deliver on and go beyond our renewable energy targets. Another alternative would be to reduce demand. My two questions relate to extending the lives of our existing plants and reducing demand. What are the Government's plans in that regard?

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