Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

Question 13: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he is concerned at rising energy costs to families and businesses including home heating fuel and transport costs; if any initiatives are being taken by him and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to address these energy costs; his views on whether there is any link between the promotion of fracking and the current high energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21710/12]

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