John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he intends to launch a public consultation on the use of private wires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4545/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Private wires are an issue that is of interest and importance to many stakeholders. Publishing a consultation and, ultimately, providing a clear policy position on the issue of private wires is a priority for my Department. Work on this policy area is ongoing within my Department with my officials engaging directly in recent months with interested stakeholders as part of the consultation formulation process.

The Climate Action Plan 2023 includes a commitment to review the policy position and a consultation paper on policy options for private wires is due to be published in Q1 of this year.

My officials look forward to their continued engagement with interested stakeholders as they continue to develop this important policy area.