Dáil debates

Tuesday, 6 July 2010

10:00 am

Photo of Dick RocheDick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

I thank all of the Deputies who raised this matter. Having dealt with EirGrid and its predecessor, the ESB, it is not a pleasant experience for any public group. It is unforgivable that an error appeared in an advertisement taken out by a body such as EirGrid. Under strategic planning legislation, the expectation would be that EirGrid would at least get its advertisements right. The Minister, Deputy Ryan, has provided a long reply, but I will truncate it to suit the time allotted.

The Government's overall policy objective is to ensure that energy is consistently available with minimal risk to supply disruption to meet the needs of businesses and domestic consumers. No Deputy would argue against this objective. The Minister has no direct role in the operational planning and construction of transmission systems,-----

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