Kinsale gas effect on electricity prices

Summary

Asked whether Kinsale gas would substantially reduce electricity prices, the Minister said its sale to the ESB at appropriate energy-related prices should have no appreciable effect.

Noel C. Browne Dr. Browne Independent

asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy if the use of Kinsale gas by the ESB will substantially reduce the price of electricity to the consumer.

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Ray Burke Mr. R. Burke Fianna Fáil

Since it is intended that Kinsale Head natural gas will be sold by Bord Gáis Éireann to the ESB at appropriate energy-related prices its use by that body should not have any appreciable effect on electricity prices.

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