Tony McCormack (Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Our national success in enterprise depends on our competitiveness and our competitiveness depends on reliable energy infrastructure. In County Offaly we have a great energy infrastructure that is close to capacity. EirGrid is under real pressure to expand it. Offaly’s central location and long history in energy generation means it is ideally placed to help to meet that challenge. Bord na Móna, with its expertise and local presence, could play a key part in strengthening grid capacity across the midlands. I urge the Government to work with Bord na Móna and EirGrid to unlock Offaly’s full potential as an energy investment hub.

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