Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 42: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the rules and procedures for full market opening of the gas market; the date by which he expects this to be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14385/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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EU Directive 2003/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas provides for the opening of the gas market on a phased basis. The directive required market opening for all non-household customers from 1 July 2004 and this was achieved on target. The prescribed date for the opening of the market for household customers is 1 July 2007 but I intend to provide for this during 2005 in conjunction with other market reforms.

Seán Ryan (Dublin North, Labour)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to receive the results of the review he has commissioned of safety issues arising from the plans by a company (details supplied) for the Corrib gas pipeline in north Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14406/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 195 of 9 March 2004, which clearly sets out the basis for my review of the quantified risk assessment, QRA, report and any associated reports or studies. I can confirm that a QRA report, version F, has been received in the Department.

A suitably qualified consultant has been appointed by my Department to review and assess these documents and report to me on all aspects and especially that of public safety. I intend to publish these reports immediately when available.