Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
189. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update in respect of the review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s natural gas [11744/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is carrying out a review of security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems focussing on the period to 2030 in the context of ensuring a sustainable pathway to net zero emissions by 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.
I expect the technical analysis will be published and the public consultation commenced by mid-2022. It is planned to complete the overall review following this consultation, at which point, it will be submitted to Government.
