Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 14 May 2008

Vol. 654 No. 2

Fuel Poverty and Energy Conservation Bill 2008: First Stage.

Deputy Liz McManus

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to require the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to publish and implement a strategy for reducing fuel poverty; to require the setting of targets for the implementation of that strategy; and to provide for connected purposes.

An Ceann Comhairle

Is the Bill opposed?

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Deputy Pat Carey)

No.

Question put and agreed to.

An Ceann Comhairle

Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Deputy Liz McManus

I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Question put and agreed to.