Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)

This is the start of a cover-up. This is totally unsatisfactory. The ESB must be held accountable and the Minister of State has stated that the Minister has no responsibility for the ESB. Somebody must have responsibility. This is a cop-out. There should be no cover-up of the facts related to this. Too many people's businesses and livelihoods are at risk. Some Minister must be able to bring the ESB to book on this.

I apologise to the Acting Chairman.

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