Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

I see from the programme for Government that the Government is proposing the establishment of a national transmission company. It also states it is totally opposed to nuclear power. Since the Government programme was published the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has indicated he would welcome a debate on the introduction of nuclear power. Can I have clarity as to the Government's position? Is it the one set out in the programme for Government or is it the alternative one as articulated by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources?

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