Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have done better than all our competitors on administrative prices, which the Deputy raised in his question. In every area the Deputy addressed we have done better when one considers the global picture. We are influenced by international prices in the electricity area and are dependent on fossil fuels, but the ESB and other electricity companies have been focusing on controllable costs and are making progress in those areas. I am not pretending that everything is correct. We must continue to be vigilant and this year we will consider further improvements that make it easier to compete and do business.

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