Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2010
58 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the deal whereby the ESB will purchase the network and grid infrastructure in Northern Ireland from Viridian. [23106/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to the announcement by the ESB on the 4th of May 2010, in which the ESB confirmed that it is in discussions with Arcapita in relation to the possible acquisition (subject to requisite shareholder approvals) of Northern Ireland Electricity, the transmission and distribution business of Viridian Group Holdings Limited.
It is normal practice not to comment on commercially sensitive activities of semi-state companies.
