Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

The Chair is very tolerant. It is a good job I know the Acting Chairman a long time, and I have not mentioned Tallaght, though if he wishes, I will do so. I am sure he will manage to do that yet.

It is important that this detail is thrashed out. I appreciate that my contribution has strayed into a question and answer session with the Minister. There is an argument in this regard. Two members of my family work in ESB and Eirtricity and they would both put forward arguments that this matter has not been fully thrashed out and that there is an alternative way before we plough on with the scenario that has been outlined.

There are many difficulties and question marks over the position of EirGrid. There are many positives in terms of what can be done with that company, but the process must be transparent. The way in which people are appointed to it must be examined to ensure people have confidence in it.

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