Electricity Generation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 October 2005

Wednesday, 12 October 2005

Ceisteanna (143)

Enda Kenny

Ceist:

172 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has issued or will issue instructions to the regulator with a view to achieving easier access to the national grid for medium and small energy producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28025/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

At present, I have certain limited statutory powers to give directions to the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, and these do not include a power to issue instructions on this matter. They are restricted solely to electricity trading arrangements.

Question No. 173 answered with QuestionNo. 99.