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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 29 Nov 2000

Vol. 527 No. 1

Written Answers. - Semi-State Bodies.

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

38 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she is in favour of the privatisation of the ESB; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27672/00]

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 71 dated 19 October. I can confirm again that there are currently no plans with regard to the flotation of ESB.

I have, however, written to the chairman of ESB in relation to the future positioning of the company in the liberalized electricity market and I have invited the board to let me have its views on the future direction of ESB including future ownership, alliances and strategic partnerships. The board of ESB discussed this matter at its meeting last month and agreed to consider the matter further in the new year.

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