Eirgrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Act 2022

Order to extend effect of direction or measure

10. (1) The date referred to in section 3 (2) may, by order of the Minister, be extended to 31 March 2028.

(2) An order under subsection (1) shall be made by the Minister where he or she is satisfied that, having considered the report of the Commission under subsection (3) , it is required for the specified purpose.

(3) The Commission shall provide a report to the Minister, in such form and manner and containing such information as the Minister may specify, not later than 31 October 2026 on the progress under this Act in achieving the specified purpose and shall provide its view whether an order under subsection (1) is required to be made and shall give reasons for such view.

(4) An order under this section shall be laid before each House of the Oireachtas and the order shall not be made until a resolution approving the draft has been passed by each such House.