Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 April 2023
7. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline when he intends to launch a public consultation into the use of direct lines and private wires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18412/23]
View answerClimate Action Plan 23 includes a commitment to carry out a public consultation on Private Wires and a deadline for publication of Q4 2023 has been set. Private wires are an issue that is of interest and importance to many stakeholders. The policy area of Private Wires is broad in nature and as such detailed consideration must go into formulating the consultation in order to ensure that all aspects of the policy area are considered.
Publishing a consultation and, ultimately, providing a clear policy position on the issue of Private Wires is a priority for me. 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.
My officials look forward to their continued engagement with interested stakeholders as they continue to develop this important policy area.
