John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I ask all members to please switch off their mobile phones.

We are discussing the proposal that Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann approve the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Restricted Electrical Works Regulations) 2013, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann in draft form on 13 June 2013. The order has been circulated to members. It was referred to the committee by the Dáil and Seanad on Tuesday, 25 June 2013. Members have received briefing material prepared by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. I welcome the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, and his officials to the meeting. I invite the Minister to make his opening remarks.