PQ 558
558. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether the Commission for Regulation of Utilities functions under the 1999 and 2016 electricity and energy legislation are fit for purpose in view of the likelihood of a net zero carbon target for the power generation sector by 2050; his plans to revise the legislation in order that the functions of the commission include the prioritisation of decarbonised electricity generation and compliance with climate obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37592/19]
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17 September 2019
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17 September 2019 · Commission for Regulation of Utilities Remit
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written
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Pringle, Thomas.
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Energy, Climate
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17 September 2019
Summary
558. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether the Commission for Regulation of Utilities functions under the 1999 and 2016 electricity and energy legislation are fit for purpose in view of the likelihood of a net zero carbon target for the power generation sector by 2050; his plans to revise the legislation in order that the functions of the commission include the prioritisation of decarbonised electricity generation and compliance with climate obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37592/19]
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17 September 2019
Commission for Regulation of Utilities Remit
558. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether the Commission for Regulation of Utilities functions under the 1999 and 2016 electricity and energy legislation are fit for purpose in view of the likelihood of a net zero carbon target for the power generation sector by 2050; his plans to revise the legislation in order that the functions of the commission include the prioritisation of decarbonised electricity generation and compliance with climate obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37592/19]
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Commission for Regulation of Utilities Remit
Commission for Regulation of Utilities Remit
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