Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the clarification by the Minister of State on the fact that Uisce Éireann will be a subsidiary of Bord Gáis and that any inefficiencies in the existing structure will not be subsidised by this entity. I support the call of the Minister of State to Senator Walsh to raise these issues with Bord Gáis. I regard it as one of the more efficient semi-State organisations, but if he is aware of issues and inefficiencies it is incumbent on all of us to ensure they are addressed and corrected. The success of any organisation depends very much on the strength of the CEO and I very much welcome the appointment of John Tierney as the CEO of Uisce Éireann. He has vast experience in the local authority system.