Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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My Department works closely with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, the electricity transmission system operator, EirGrid, the electricity distribution system operator, ESB Networks and the natural gas transmission and distribution system operator, Gas Networks Ireland to ensure continued secure supplies of electricity and natural gas.

In addition, 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 detailed technical analysis and a public consultation. The review will inform future policy in relation to natural gas supplies, gas storage, electricity interconnection, emergency reserves and other measures that would enhance our security of supply. This will be done in the context of the doubling of the electricity generated from renewable sources to 70% of Ireland’s final consumption and the achievement of net zero emissions by 2050.