Electricity Costs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004

Tuesday, 30 November 2004

Questions (234)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

288 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason electricity prices here are more than 20% higher than in most other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31524/04]

Written answers

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

I have no function in this matter. By virtue of the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, the statutory responsibility for electricity pricing is a matter solely for the Commission for Energy Regulation.