Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government has a responsibility to examine the policy that emerges on the best approach to providing the country's infrastructure for the next 50 years. Deputy Healy will have adequate time to make a full and wholesome contribution to that.

On the question of whether I believe the consultation was adequate, I am used to dealing with people along these lines. Sometimes, no matter who one sends, it is not adequate. Some people will say they are happy while others will say they are not. That is normal human nature. One never gets it right all the time. In this case, we need to see what is in the submissions and analyse the content. EirGrid must do its thing and the Government must respond on what is best to meet the challenge for the next 50 years.

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