Environment, Climate and Communications | Commissioner for Regulations of Utilities Accountability

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to whom the Commissioner for Regulations of Utilities is accountable; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPLY
In accordance with Schedules 9 and 26 of the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities is independent in the performance of it’s functions.  

From time to time, and whenever so requested, the Commission shall account for the performance of its functions to a Joint Committee of the Oireachtas and shall have regard to any recommendations of such Joint Committee relevant to its functions.