Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 September 2022
113. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the topics that are being examined by the consumers, vulnerable households’ and businesses’ subgroups of the Energy Security Emergency Group; the latest proposals they have submitted to the Energy Security Emergency Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44946/22]
View answerIn order to coordinate a response to the impact of the war in Ukraine on the energy system in Ireland, my Department established the Energy Security Emergency Group which includes a number of subgroups. A key role of the Energy Security Emergency Group is the implementation of the National Energy Security Framework which was published by Government in April. The National Energy Security Framework sets out the national response to the impacts of the war in Ukraine on the energy system in Ireland and broadly sets out the work programme for the subgroups. The Consumer and Vulnerable Households, and Business subgroups have examined the challenges facing domestic and business consumers. They have also considered a range of potential policy options and measures that could mitigate the impact on consumers. This work will inform the development of a comprehensive package of measures to support consumers and businesses as part of Budget 2023.
