Written question asked by Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Electricity Interconnectors: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the condition of the Moyle Interconnector; and whether he has plans for additional interconnectors between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- Answer
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Moyle is a point-to-point interconnector that has been in operation since 2002. It is a commercially developed interconnector and operates without government conducting ongoing assessments of its condition.
On future interconnection between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ofgem gave in-principle approval in November 2024 for the proposed LirIC electricity interconnector. This project is being taken forward under the Ofgem cap and floor regulatory regime.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 105076
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Electricity interconnectors
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- 2026-01-20 14:50:54 +0000
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