Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

What percentage of the domestic electricity supply market must new entrants take before ESB is allowed to compete with them? Currently we are deliberately undermining ESB market share in the domestic power supply market to facilitate competition. Currently it is a no-brainer; why would anyone stay with ESB if he could get the exact same service for 10% to 14% less? A phone call is all that is needed. The ESB is being put at a significant disadvantage deliberately by the Government and the CER. How long will that policy remain in place? From what the Minister of State has said, the only way to measure it is a percentage of market share going to the opposition. What is that percentage?

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