Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 292: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the cost to the ESB to install smart meters for every consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13687/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The Government's White Paper on Energy Policy commits to the introduction over the next five years of smart meters for all electricity customers, informed by a technical, economic and cost review to be completed this year. In that context the most appropriate funding mechanism to meet the cost of installation will be determined.