Legislative Measures

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Ceisteanna (306)

Albert Dolan

Ceist:

306. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 255 of 24 March 2026, for an update on the proposed Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Act 2025 relating to the incorporation of forestry corridors into legislation; the current status of the Act following the Minister's previous indication that the Bill was due to return to Government shortly; the expected timeline for progressing the legislation through the pre-legislative and legislative process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39705/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment

The Electricity (Supply) (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2025 is being progressed by my Department as part of a wider programme of work to strengthen the resilience of Ireland’s electricity network in the context of climate change and increasingly severe storm events. The overarching objective is to ensure that overhead electricity networks and forestry can co-exist in a manner that delivers a secure and reliable electricity supply.

Updated draft Heads of Bill are currently being revised and my officials are continuing to engage, as a matter of priority, with relevant stakeholders including key Government Departments.

My Department intends to submit these revised Heads of Bill to Government for approval at the earliest opportunity and pre-legislative scrutiny will follow thereafter with the aim of publishing the Bill in a timely manner.