Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes. It is the ESB's job to make sure the meters work. The Opposition obviously does not think I am a man of many talents, but fixing smart meters is not one of them anyway. I have to confess it is not my area of expertise. I take the Deputy's point on the policy, however. There is probably room for moving the time, although it should be kept away from peak time as much as possible, but that would then involve the regulator. I will talk to the Minister regarding the points raised.

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