Energy regulator and Eirgrid row over security of supply system which is 'not fit for purpose'

The energy regulator has said it has "noted" strong criticism from Eirgrid over the system to bring new energy generation to the grid, in which it said it was "not fit for purpose".

Eirgrid was responding to a report — conducted by EY for the Commission for Energy Regulation — on the workings of the system, which is known as the Capacity Remuneration Mechanism.