Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

I would like to raise two issues, the first being the single electricity market Bill. Yesterday we had something of a wake-up call when a major flagship company, Cadbury's, announced 450 job losses. One important factor is the cost of electricity, which is 30% more expensive here than in the UK. There is something of a pattern, since waste management costs are 100% dearer, gas 20% dearer, and IT services——

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