Seanad debates
Wednesday, 9 April 2003
Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage.
I refer to the electricity Bill, which is the means by which the commission's role as regulator of the electrical contracting industry will be given specific statutory footing. This is major legislation which will deal with a number of other issues and which my Department is currently drafting in conjunction with the office of the parliamentary counsel. The Bill will consolidate existing electricity legislation while eliminating any unnecessary statutes currently in force, resulting in comprehensive legislation which will be more user-friendly and accessible. In addition, it will deal with any remaining regulatory and restructuring issues in respect of the electricity industry.
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