David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the review by his Department of the security of supply of natural gas and electricity networks here; if he is satisfied with the security of supply arrangements in view of the potential implications caused by Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28270/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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My Department is carrying out a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems which is focusing on the period to 2030 in the context of ensuring a sustainable pathway to 2050. The review will include a technical analysis of the security of supply challenges together with a public consultation.  I expect the formal procurement process for the technical analysis to commence in the coming weeks. The outcome of the review will inform future policy considerations with regard to Ireland’s security of energy supply.  The upcoming review will have due regard to the UK no longer being part of the European Union. 

My Department is in on-going engagement with industry and stakeholders to ensure high levels of awareness of the implications of Brexit on energy matters.  We continue to engage with the European Commission on possible contingency measures and solutions in relation to impacts of Brexit on energy supply in Ireland, including natural gas security of supply and trading through the electricity  interconnectors.