Natural Gas Grid
Dail Éireann — 2021-12-14
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Bríd Smith (PBP), Dublin South-Central

I wish to ask the Minister of State about the addition of the 2 GW of gas-fired power that will affect Ireland's carbon emissions and reduction targets, and if the policy is driven by the needs of energy-intensive industries such as data centres, as suggested by the CEO of EirGrid in recent comments and if the Minister of State will make a statement on the matter.

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Sitting date: 2021-12-14