Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

In view of the importance of the energy industry, when will the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources bring forward the natural gas Bill?

Regarding the issue raised by Deputies Kenny and Rabbitte, who authorised the expenditure incurred in respect of the advertisement, which featured Ivor the engine? Was permission sought at a higher level of the Department? The Minister of State cannot authorise this.

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