Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1. Any reports or notes to the Minister from the Department (at PO level or above) on electricity security of supply issues and any associated risks to the completion or housing, foreign direct investment or data-centre projects. 2. Any correspondence since January 1st, 2025, between the Minister or his Department (at PO level or above) and the chairman, board or chief executive of ESB on: electricity security of supply issues; electricity connections for new housing, foreign direct investment or data-centre projects; and the provision of Government funding for investment in ESB Networks infrastructure. Minutes of any meetings between them on the same topics, and any associated reports or notes. 3. Any correspondence since January 1st, 2025, between the Minister or his Department (at PO level or above) and the chairman, board or chief executive of EirGrid on: electricity security of supply issues; electricity connections for new housing, foreign direct investment or data-centre projects; and the provision of Government funding for investment in EirGrid or ESB Networks infrastructure. Minutes of any meetings between them on the same topics, and any associated reports or notes. 4. Any correspondence since January 1st, 2025, between the Minister or his Department (at PO level or above) and the chairman, board or chief executive of IDA Ireland on: electricity security of supply issues; electricity connections for new housing, foreign direct investment or data-centre projects; and the provision of Government funding for investment in EirGrid or ESB Networks infrastructure. Minutes of any meetings between them on the same topics, and any associated reports or notes. This request excludes correspondence to arrange the timing, date and location of any meetings.