Energy watchdog to appear before Oireachtas committee amid fears over winter supply

Sinn Féin's energy spokesperson Darren O’Rourke said: 'We also need accountability as to how the State has been left in a situation where no guarantee can be given that the lights will stay on'

Amber alerts were issued by EirGrid, the transmission system operator, on Tuesday, August 9, and Wednesday, August 10, in response to tight margins on the power system.

The Oireachtas Climate Committee will hold a public meeting next Tuesday to hear from the country's energy watchdog amid fears over winter energy supply.

Sinn Féin's energy spokesperson Darren O’Rourke on Tuesday wrote to the chair of the Committee, Green Party TD Brian Leddin, calling for an urgent meeting to be scheduled ahead of the Dáil’s return.