Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
201. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will identify the location, backer, technology, megawatt output for the eight new gas-fired power plants and the stage of development for each development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51549/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Single Electricity Market (SEM) is the wholesale electricity market for the island of Ireland. The SEM is regulated by the SEM Committee. The SEM Committee comprises the two energy regulators, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and Northern Ireland’s Utility Regulator and an independent member.The operation and administration of the Single Electricity Market is managed by the Single Electricity Market Operator. Information on capacity auctions and timetables etc. is available in the public domain via the SEMO website: www.sem-o.com/As the Single Electricity Market is operated independently from me as Minister and my Department, the oversight of its operation is a matter for the regulatory authorities.
