The review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems is focusing on the period to 2030 in the context of ensuring a sustainable pathway to 2050. The review includes a technical analysis which will help inform a public consultation. The technical analysis includes identification and examination of the key risks to the security of supply in the electricity and natural gas systems; identification of options that could address or mitigate these risks in the period to 2030; and appraisal of these options in the context of ensuring a sustainable pathway to 2050.
It is planned that the technical analysis will be published and the public consultation undertaken in the second half of this year. The review, which I expect to complete in the first half of 2022, will be submitted to Government. While it is a matter for Government, I expect the outcome of the review would then be published.