Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I again draw the Deputy's attention to the statutory function and role of the regulator. On 1 March he convened a meeting of the stakeholders and everybody was invited to make a presentation. I refer to the article in today's edition of the Irish Examiner on this issue which deals with some of the complexities and pitfalls for the consumer and the national interest. It is being bruited in Kerry by the promoters that I can give a policy direction on the matter to the regulator. I want to make it clear that I can give a general policy direction, but I cannot intervene on behalf of, or in opposition to, a particular project.

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