Debate contribution: Single Electricity Market

Debate contribution by Dr Caoimhe Archibald on 19 May 2026.

MLA: Dr Caoimhe Archibald
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 19 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution (made as a minister)
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Single Electricity Market
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5549509

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I thank the Member for that question. The single electricity market has delivered benefits for consumers and businesses across the island. It enables electricity to be traded efficiently on an all-island basis, strengthens our security of supply and supports renewable energy generation. However, I recognise that households and businesses here continue to face significant pressure on their energy bills. I continue to engage with North/South and east-west partners, including our North/South regulators, to ensure that the single electricity market evolves in a way that better reflects the benefits of the energy transition away from fossil fuels and actually delivers real outcomes for consumers.

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