Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 July 2024
45. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the energy security review; if and when the proposal from Gas Networks Ireland will be published; when he expects that a final decision will be made; if it will be forthcoming in advance of the Dáil Éireann summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28378/24]
View answerGovernment approved and published the 'Energy Security in Ireland to 2030' report last November which concludes that Ireland’s future energy will be secure by moving from a fossil fuel-based energy system to an electricity-led system, maximising our renewable energy potential, flexibility and being integrated into Europe’s energy systems. With regard to gas, the report determines that as a transitional measure, we will examine the introduction of a Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve to address security needs in the medium-term, to be used only if a disruption to gas supplies occurs.
As a final part of the review of Ireland’s energy security, my Department, in consultation with Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) will complete a detailed examination of the optimal approach to deliver the strategic emergency gas reserve.
This work is continuing as a matter of priority, with detailed analysis being undertaken on the optimal approach unlikely before the summer recess.
