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Order of Business (12 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: If we can clarify one issue it might make it a bit more straightforward. The Estimate is €219 million as opposed to €199 million. Can the Tánaiste clarify that matter please?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The witnesses spoke about the role of the CER, energy cost drivers and latest energy trends. I have heard some of their responses to members' questions but have missed other responses because I had to leave the meeting to attend other business. CER may become the regulator for Irish Water. I hope it does not get this role because I am not satisfied with its record in regulating energy...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I did not hear anything about CER's health and safety functions. Perhaps Mr. Nolan answered Deputy Ann Phelan.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rationale for Sanctioning Energy Price Increases: Discussion with Commission for Energy Regulation (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: That is alarming.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I want to wish you a happy Christmas as well, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I wish you luck turning on the tree this evening. I hope to join you.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It is very important that we are talking about trees and lights. I hope EirGrid will have enough power to put on the Christmas tree lights. They are telling us the lights are going to go off.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: When will the EirGrid Bill be brought in to regulate all of this? The Commission for Energy Regulation and others are not doing it.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I want to keep the lights on at all costs.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Everything is next year.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I know that.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I refer to the issue raised by Deputies Martin and Troy. I was at a committee this morning at which the Government members backed off on a motion they had last week in regard to EirGrid.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I know that.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: I was doing my duty as an elected Member at the committee of which I am a member.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: It did happen.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The same as Deputy Brian Hayes, the Minister of State.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle is not protecting the Members.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: The Ceann Comhairle should talk to the Government Whip.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Deputy Durkan should relax.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2013)

Mattie McGrath: Put him in charge.