Minister J. Taminskas voiced significant concern regarding the preparedness of ESO, attributing widespread difficulties to the energy sector. Speaking to “Radio News” on Tuesday, the minister indicated that systemic issues within the energy infrastructure are negatively impacting numerous other sectors of the economy.
He specifically noted that the railway and telecommunication sectors have experienced considerable disruption. When questioned about whether he attributed the transport sector disruptions that occurred during the recent storm to ESO, the minister responded in the affirmative. Furthermore, the minister publicly criticized the advice issued by ESO’s director, Renaldas Radvila, concerning the preparation of generators by residents.
The minister expressed that the director’s clarification—which he learned about via news coverage—seemed contradictory. He pointed out that Radvila had previously stated that he would not be upset should residents encounter certain problems while utilizing generators. The minister’s comments highlighted deep dissatisfaction with how the utility company managed the crisis, pointing to fundamental flaws in the energy sector’s readiness.
His remarks underscore the current tension between government oversight and the operational response of ESO across critical national infrastructure sectors.
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