Electricity Grid
Dail Éireann — 2026-09-17
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Pa Daly (SF), Kerry

I thank the Minister for the reply. We saw the Central Bank report yesterday and its concerns that the connection for essential infrastructure like energy and water are clear barriers to the delivery of essential housing, particularly social and affordable housing, and it takes up to four years now. We also saw the impacts of Storm Éowyn, which I saw in my own constituency. Apart from the impact on the grid, there was also flooding in the Listowel area. The Minister mentioned some of the projects that are under way, such as the 29 projects and ten under construction. What are the delivery timelines for them and when does the Minister expect they will be completed?
If we look at some other countries, particularly Denmark, they do not really have an energy crisis. They are totally resilient. The infrastructure is in place there and they are almost completely energy independent. Could the Minister give me some insight into the timelines?

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