Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

As the Deputy is aware, the ESB and other players in the market have considerable capital plans for the improvement of networks. It is obvious that EirGrid is involved in the regulation of all of that. I ask everyone in the House to support the provision of such networks. Unfortunately, we have seen many instances of exaggerated claims being made about health and safety issues. Such issues are and will continue to be accommodated in all circumstances. Deputy Kenny needs everyone to support the policy he is enunciating. That has not always been the consistent view of those behind him.

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