Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action to meet with ESB Networks and Electric Ireland

The meeting at 11am in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House will be split into two sessions:

11am – Grid Connections with representatives of ESB Networks;

12.30pm – Increases in Energy Prices with representatives of Electric Ireland.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Brian Leddin said: “ESB Networks is responsible for planning, building, maintaining and operating the electricity distribution network. The Committee looks forward to discussing progress towards the development of a low carbon network which will see 80 per cent of Ireland’s electricity generated by renewables by 2030, as well as the rollout of smart meters to customers across the country.

“In our second session, the Committee will discuss the impact of the unprecedented increase in wholesale gas prices, primarily caused by the war in Ukraine, on the cost of electricity supply in Ireland and the high bills faced by consumers. Members are particularly interested in hearing what Electric Ireland is doing to help its customers who have difficulty paying their bills, especially the most vulnerable people our community.”

The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 3 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.