First Stage Lapsed 33rd Dáil 42/2024

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2024

Climate & Environment Business & Regulation Constitutional & Electoral

Sponsor: Darren O'Rourke
Introduced: 23 May 2024
Last updated: 14 Nov 2024

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CRU gains powers to monitor wholesale and retail electricity prices more closely and report findings more frequently.
CRU can regulate hedging practices and investigate anti-competitive behaviour by gas and electricity suppliers more effectively.
CRU's role expands to strengthen consumer protection and address energy affordability issues in the market.

Stage timeline

First Stage 33rd Dáil

23 May 2024