Energy Policy
Dail Éireann — 2023-06-15
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

I thank the Minister for that. It is important to look at the Dermot McCarthy review. What went wrong with the T-4 auction? Are there lessons to be learned to ensure that when capacity is procured, it is delivered? The Minister said that he has the report and that it will be published in line with the energy security review. Is it the case that there will be proposed changes to our auction system, to the capacity or role of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities or to other relevant authorities in terms of the delivery of committed capacity? Also, will recommendations be made around the sanction for companies that do not deliver on committed capacity?

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