Electricity Charges.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2006

Thursday, 23 February 2006

Ceisteanna (106)

Gay Mitchell

Ceist:

101 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who is not being charged the correct rate per unit of electricity by a landlord, who has installed a slot meter; if there are regulations in place to ensure that the rate per unit charged by a landlord does not exceed the metered amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7539/06]

Freagraí scríofa

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

On foot of recent representations made to me on this specific issue, my Department has already referred the matter for investigation to the Commission for Energy Regulation, which is the statutory body responsible for regulation of the electricity market. I am advised that an investigation is under way and the commission will report back to me as soon as possible.