Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The process that will be followed is that in respect, for instance, of the energy market, the intention clearly is to bring about a competitive impact on that market. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources will present a list of recommendations to the Government by the end of March both in respect of the disposal of Bord Gais Energy and some elements of the power generation capacity within the ESB. The valuations on those will be carried out by NewERA and the Government will make its decision following the presentation by the Minister. I have mentioned that if a decision is made in respect of Coillte, it will relate to timber and not to land, and where Aer Lingus is concerned, it will be in respect of the shareholding. From that point of view, Members can have a debate.

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