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Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Climate, Environment, and Energy, has identified the Private Wires Bill as essential for addressing energy wastage in Ireland. Data shows 13% of wind energy was unused last year due to grid congestion, costing consumers €450 million.

The bill would enable private developers to construct electricity lines, linking generation directly to local demand and alleviating grid bottlenecks. Byrne stresses the importance of this legislation to enhance domestic energy security, particularly amidst global instability affecting energy supply.