Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am not sure for what reason, in the instances I am thinking of, the ESB had to come into it but it certainly seemed to slow things down in terms of the contractor being able to do the job. It may seem a small enough issue in some ways but if there are three or four lights out on a street, it is a hazard for people walking from the shops. I know it is not the responsibility of the witnesses as such but there does seem to be something about the process. Perhaps it is particular to my local authority area. It seems to be a bit slow to get onto contractors on behalf of the council and the contractors then say they are waiting for the ESB to open up the connection.