ESB welcomes the publication today by EirGrid of its grid development strategy. The availability of sufficient electricity grid capacity, in a timely and affordable manner, is a key enabler of Ireland's economic development. The grid development strategy provides an opportunity for open, public engagement on how infrastructure, which is critical to meeting the future electricity needs of society and the economy, will be provided. ESB welcomes this opportunity and supports EirGrid in facilitating this debate.

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