John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 171: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the cost of access to the grid is a contributory factor in respect of energy costs, including alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34517/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I have no function in regard to national grid access, which is primarily a matter for ESB National Grid, which is in turn regulated by the Commission for Energy Regulation. The relevant legislation is the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 and I have no power to issue directions of the type referred to.