Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

In light of the fact that the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Ryan, has difficulty discussing the North-South interconnector with the people concerned in County Monaghan, when will the electricity transmission (amendment) Bill, which deals with EirGrid, be introduced in the House so that we can discuss the issue in the open?

In light of the great amount of money lost in red tape, estimated at €500 million, when will the companies consolidation and reform Bill be introduced? In light of the fact that primary producers are being overpowered by the major supermarkets, which are taking the cream of the product-----

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