Energy Resources

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004

Tuesday, 30 November 2004

Questions (114)

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

156 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the energy regulator’s concern that the State’s plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions may cause power shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31266/04]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The subject matter covered by the Deputy's question relates to the statutory independence of the Commission for Energy Regulation, as set out in paragraph 9 of the Schedule to the Electricity Regulation Act 1999. I therefore have no function in this matter.