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- Electricity Infrastructure: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: I will just put this question. The chief executive said the additional cost was three times the cost of putting the cable overground, which is approximately €2 billion. However, what I have not been able to get from EirGrid is the figures on when that €2 billion is amortised over the life of a project like this, probably 40 or 50 years, and how that will impact on the unit of...
- Electricity Infrastructure: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and compliment Deputy Michael Moynihan on giving us all, including the Minister, an opportunity to address this issue. As the Minister will be aware from his backbenchers and communities around the country, there is very real concern and fear. Some of the fear is unfounded and not backed up scientifically. The one certainty is that the...
- Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: Democratically elected.
- Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: There are - the McConvilles.
- Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: Sinn Féin has learned nothing.
- Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: A lot of water has flowed under the bridge between then and now, and a lot of bodies.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: Could I be a bit more specific? That is €2 billion over the lifetime of the transmission network. How does EirGrid amortise the cost? Is it over 30, 40 or 50 years?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: If the witness cannot provide the figures today, could he revert to the committee and tell us what impact that would have on today's per-unit cost of electricity?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: I am talking about the main projects of 220 kV and upwards rather than individual projects.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: Are any completed?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: Perhaps the witnesses will revert with a status report on the project?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: That is okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: I thank Mr. Slye and his officials for their presentation. The documentation sets out the impact of the magnetic fields and appears to suggest that one would be more affected by an electric blanket or razor. The chairman designate of EirGrid, Mr. O'Connor, appeared before the committee yesterday, at which time he stated that there was an impact on the lives of individuals in terms of loss...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Business of Joint Committee (4 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: While I accept it is difficult for the committee secretariat to manage this issue, the reason Deputy Michael Moynihan is absent is that communications questions are being taken in the Dáil. We should try, where possible, to take this into account.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: I will clarify that, lest my remarks be misinterpreted in any way. I am not questioning either Mr. O'Connor's integrity or the integrity of An Bord Pleanála. I am concerned about the unique knowledge Mr. O'Connor gained as chairman of An Bord Pleanála and the ability for that to be used in the context of the preparation of planning applications that will ultimately be submitted by...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: That is not the question. Mr. O'Connor is playing with words.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: With respect, Mr. O'Connor was the chairman of An Bord Pleanála for 11 years and, as I acknowledged, he is a highly skilled, professional individual. However, a final point must be made. Mr. O'Connor said he has unique regard for the protection of our heritage and the environment. The fact is that, as chairman of EirGrid, under company law Mr. O'Connor's fiduciary duty is to the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: To clarify-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: -----I am certainly the last person to suggest that there would be anything underhand. However, given the fact that he has unique insight into and knowledge of the operation of An Bord Pleanála, if Mr. O'Connor, in pursuing his duties, involves himself in any way in the planning process of EirGrid - not just the preparation of a planning application or appearing at a public hearing but...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Dec 2013)
Timmy Dooley: Therein lies the problem. In my view there is a mismatch with the skills set of Mr. O'Connor. Undeniably, he is highly qualified and professional, and I am not casting any aspersion on him as an individual, but there is a mismatch between his suitability and the role in EirGrid. For that reason, we will not be in a position, unfortunately, to support his appointment. I do not say that...