asked the Minister for Energy if the ESB allocation of natural gas for 1986 will decrease substantially; and the amount by which the payment of Bord Gáis to the Exchequer will be reduced as a result.
Written Answers. - Natural Gas Allocation.
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The present allocation of natural gas to the Electricity Supply Board in 1986 is approximately 20 per cent less than the board's 1985 offtake. This has already been taken into account in determining the amount to be paid by BGE to the Exchequer this year.