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John Fingleton, chair of the UK's Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce, recommends that the Irish government plan for the potential introduction of nuclear power. He emphasizes the need to monitor developments in smaller reactor technologies amid rising electricity demand and climate goals.

The existing ban on nuclear energy, established by a law from the last century, should be re-evaluated due to advancements in modular reactors. Fingleton believes that safety concerns surrounding nuclear energy are exaggerated and that these innovations could provide reliable power alongside renewable sources, ultimately aiding in decarbonization efforts.