Debate contribution: North/South Interconnector: Further Delay

Debate contribution by Dr Caoimhe Archibald on 24 February 2025.

MLA: Dr Caoimhe Archibald
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 24 February 2025
Type: Debate contribution (made as a minister)
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: North/South Interconnector: Further Delay
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4813731

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I thank the Member for his question. As he will know, my Department is working with the System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI) and NIE Networks on the delivery of the North/South interconnector north of the border. That will be a really important project when it comes to increasing the electricity flow between both jurisdictions and improving the operation of the wholesale electricity market on the island. SONI recently advised of a delay, to which the Member referred, in the construction of the North/South interconnector following the assessment of the remaining programme of works in the South. The Department continues to engage with the Utility Regulator, SONI, NIE Networks and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications in the South on the progress of the project's delivery. Clearly, it is a priority for us.

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