asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether heis aware of the hardship caused to the tenants of the new council houses at St. James's Terrace, Killorglin, County Kerry, by the rate demanded by the E.S.B. for lighting and other purposes; and, if so, if he will make representations to the board to reduce the present rate to a figure which the tenants can afford to pay.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - E.S.B. Charges in Killorglin.
I have no function in connection with the fixing of scales of charges for electricity. The responsibility in this matter rests, under statute, with the E.S.B.