Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, arising from his proposals as set out in the Government's White Paper on energy with particular reference to the ESB, the national grid or other electricity producers, it is intended to purchase or lease the network from the ESB; if he has had discussions on the potential cost; if he has quantified the extent to which the proposals as set out might impact on electricity prices; his views on the various alternative structures for the generation and transmission of power in the future; the extent to which comparisons have been made with a view to determining the best possible option to ensure stability of the grid, security of supply and consumer benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11766/07]

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