Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2026

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• Amends Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to give CRU power to monitor and regulate standing charges on electricity and gas bills.
• Standing charges are fixed daily fees on bills independent of usage; this bill enables CRU oversight of these charges.
• Bill is at Second Stage; practical effect will depend on CRU's specific enforcement powers once legislation passes.

Stage timeline

1. Second Stage 34th Dáil

   5 Mar 2026
2. First Stage 34th Dáil

   6 Mar 2026