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- Development (Emergency Electricity Generation) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Oct 2022)
Eamon Ryan: ...second week at the moment because of the energy crisis. I first mentioned to the Commissioner earlier this year that we were aware we would have to take these sorts of measures to deliver the power the auction system did not deliver. At every stage in the process, we kept the Commission informed. The officials will meet tomorrow to discuss this. As the Bill sets out in section 7(3), if...
- Development (Emergency Electricity Generation) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Oct 2022)
Matt Shanahan: Exceptional times require exceptional measures, and there is no doubt we are living through exceptional times. As for exceptional measures, it looks as though the Dáil has to afford exceptional powers to the Minister, given the Bill seeks to disapply the Planning and Development Act. This is necessary safeguarding legislation to protect against unwarranted development and citizens'...
- Development (Emergency Electricity Generation) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Oct 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: ...our electricity demand and supply. It is quite remarkable that we are now being asked to completely set aside important planning and environmental conditions for the installation of 450 MW of power generators. In effect, it is more than a topical issue; I would say that it is a national scandal. At the outset, I must state my discomfort about bypassing the planning and environmental...