Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2005
42 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the rules and procedures for full market opening of the gas market; the date by which he expects this to be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14385/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraEU Directive 2003/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas provides for the opening of the gas market on a phased basis. The directive required market opening for all non-household customers from 1 July 2004 and this was achieved on target. The prescribed date for the opening of the market for household customers is 1 July 2007 but I intend to provide for this during 2005 in conjunction with other market reforms.
43 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to receive the results of the review he has commissioned of safety issues arising from the plans by a company (details supplied) for the Corrib gas pipeline in north Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14406/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 195 of 9 March 2004, which clearly sets out the basis for my review of the quantified risk assessment, QRA, report and any associated reports or studies. I can confirm that a QRA report, version F, has been received in the Department.
A suitably qualified consultant has been appointed by my Department to review and assess these documents and report to me on all aspects and especially that of public safety. I intend to publish these reports immediately when available.
