EirGrid

ESPA represents members in EirGrid plc, a state-owned company which was established on 1 July 2006 in order to enable the liberalisation of Ireland's electricity market.  Its primary function as Transmission System Operator was transferred from ESB National Grid.  EirGrid is not only responsible for the national electricity transmission system but also works on the development of an All Island Electricity Market with new East-West and North-South interconnectors.