Electricity Grid

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2018

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Questions (573)

John Brassil

Question:

573. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will request from the ESB the reason for the nine power outages for Ballybunion town and surrounding areas since November 2017; if he will further request a resolution to the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9365/18]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Matters relating to electricity network outages are an operational issue for ESB Networks and the Board and management of ESB and are not ones in which I, as Minister, have any statutory function. I have, however, asked ESB to contact the Deputy directly in relation to the issues raised.