Olivia Mitchell
Ceist:35 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if a report has recently been presented to Government on an imminent gas shortage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8776/01]
Written Answers. - Energy Demand and Supply.
I understand that the Deputy is referring to the Energy Security and the Information Society report commissioned from DKM economic consultants. The objective in engaging DKM was to quantify and assess the impact of investment in co-location, complex web hosting, web farming, advanced data processing, and similar e-commerce related facilities on the energy demand and supply situation in Ireland. DKM was also asked to advise on the appropriate investment, regulatory and legislative measures needed to ensure that Ireland remained competitive in attracting and retaining this type of investment.
My Department, the Department of the Taoiseach and Forfás, commissioned that confidential report. It was finalised at the end of January and its recommendations are being studied. The report has not been formally presented to Government.