Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2024-01-31
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Cathal Berry (IND), Kildare South

I thank the Minister for his response. It is encouraging to hear about the schools programme in particular. It is good that roll-out is taking place. I just want to revisit the cost of electricity. The Minister acknowledged that we have an inordinately high cost of electricity here in this country. I emphasise that permeates every aspect of the economy and society, from the cost of a coffee, to a pint of milk and to a loaf of bread. We need to put more downward pressure on the cost of electricity. I would be interested to hear his thoughts on the interconnection and the plans for the next couple of years - the interconnectors to the UK and France. Will that lower the cost of electricity for the ordinary consumer and citizen in this country?

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