Mary Flaherty
Ceist:117 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline (a) the number of disputes in the ESB involving power cuts since it's foundation, (b) the length of such disputes and (c) when they occurred.
Tomás MacGiolla
Ceist:115 Tómas Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy whether, in relation to the extension of the natural gas pipeline to the north-eastern counties of the country, he will outline (a) when the project was approved by his Department and when it is expected to be completed, (b) the amount which the project will cost, (c) the geographical area it will serve on completion and (d) whether the gas will be for the use of both commercial and domestic consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - ESB Disputes.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below.
|
Period |
Number of disputes |
Number of days power was cut. |
|
1927 to 1965 |
None |
None |
|
1966 |
2 |
2 |
|
1968 |
1 |
5 |
|
1971 |
2 |
7 |
|
1972 |
1 |
16 |
|
1973 |
2 |
20 |
|
1977 |
1 |
6 |
|
1978 |
2 |
3 |
|
1979 |
1 |
10 |
|
1984 |
1 |
1 |
|
1987 |
1 |
3 |
|
1991 |
1 |
6 |