Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

But a subsidiary nonetheless. There is genuine concern among the public that it will be next for privatisation. Would it not be wise, therefore, to reverse the decision to sell this division of Bord Gáis to allay these fears?

The Minister of State referred to two other semi-State companies - ESB and Bord na Móna - that could have taken on Irish Water. Were they invited to examine the proposals?