Written answer
Electricity Generation
The Private Wires Bill 2025 was approved in December 2025, drafting is under way, and introduction is planned for later this year.
36. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an update on the general scheme of the Private Wires Bill 2025; and when he expects legislation to be introduced. [65701/26]
Comment on this
150. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an update on the general scheme of the Private Wires Bill 2025; and when he expects legislation to be introduced. [66229/26]
Comment on this
I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 150 together.
The General Scheme of the Private Wires Bill 2025 was approved by Government on 16 December 2025. My Department has been engaging with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to progress the drafting of the legislation required to establish a private wires regime.
The introduction of a regime to provide for privately owned electricity wires is a priority for this Government. It is intended that the Bill will be introduced later this year and will complete its passage through the Oireachtas as soon as possible thereafter.