Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I was not aware at this point that the operation of our semi-States was being significantly curtailed by state aid requirements. I would also cite the example the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has used, where there has been a very significant increase in the ability of the ESB to borrow and that has been delivered while still being consistent with our state aid framework.