Paul Connaughton
Question:22 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the towns in the west which will be connected to the gas grid as a result of the Mayo gas field coming on stream; the proposals An Bord Gáis has for the distribution of such gas throughout the west; if An Bord Gáis will provide gas connections to some areas provided the Government enters into a social contract whereby any increased costs arising from such connections will be funded from the Exchequer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10225/02]