Submission on the Government's Review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland’s Electricity and Natural Gas Systems

AmCham welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Department of the
Environment, Climate and Communications’ consultation on the review of the security
of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems.

The ‘network crisis’ and lack of energy capacity has been raised by AmCham, and
others, for many years. AmCham recognises the unprecedented challenges the global
community now faces regarding energy supply and pricing – as a small open economy
Ireland is particularly exposed to the current unprecedented and unstable energy
environment. AmCham also acknowledges the complexity of the challenge in meeting
energy demand including protecting the most vulnerable in society, as well as Ireland’s
economy. It is therefore important that the energy crisis is approached with a degree
of urgency and thoroughness, whilst keeping in mind the need to reduce Ireland’s
emissions.

Read the full submission here