Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2022
57. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the latest work of the energy security emergency group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52262/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn March of this year the Energy Security Emergency Group (ESEG) was established to coordinate Ireland’s response to the impacts of the war in Ukraine on our energy system. This ESEG is chaired by my Department and includes relevant State bodies and Departments.
The ESEG has met regularly since its creation and is supported by the work of a number of subgroups which focus on specific areas such as electricity and gas security of supply, oil security of supply, and communications.
The work of the group includes implementing the National Energy Security Framework, ensuring emergency plans are up to date and stress tested, identifying regulatory and other measures to support consumers (particularly financially vulnerable households) and businesses, ensuring security of energy supply, and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Meeting minutes which provide and overview of the activities of the group are uploaded regularly my Department's website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/de3cf-energy-security-emergency-group-eseg/.
