Martin Conway (Fine Gael)

The issue needs to be addressed urgently. I hope the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 will go a long way towards doing that. If it does not, we will have to bring in any further legislation that is necessary.

I ask the Deputy Leader to raise with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources as a matter of absolute urgency the tariffs that are being imposed on pipelines between here and England. Those involved with the Shannon LNG power plant in County Kerry have an issue with the effect the charges are having on them. An investment of €1 billion a year and between 300 and 400 jobs depend on the pipelines. My colleague, Senator Paul Coghlan, is very familiar with this issue. He has spoken about it previously. I emphasise that the Deputy Leader should ensure it is dealt with as a matter of urgency.