Could zero-CO2 nuclear energy supplying a guaranteed base load to Irish households be a solution?
Build state-of-the-art French nuclear power stations in Ireland, I don’t mind if they are built close to where I live because there will be many tech jobs created.
Build state-of-the-art French nuclear power stations in Ireland, but in remote locations far from where I live.
Build an undersea electricity interconnector from France to Ireland so we can use their nuclear power but don’t have the risk of generating it here.
Never use or buy nuclear inside the EU, it’s just too dangerous, continue with gas until we can generate enough wind and solar power to meet our needs.