Combining the natural gas questions
The Minister sought to answer together questions concerning Dublin Gas Company and the ESB. Collins objected that they involved distinct utilities, while the Chair said the decision was the Minister’s.
asked the Minister for Industry and Energy the policy of his Department and An Bord Gáis in regard to supplying natural gas to the Dublin Gas Company.
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Comment on this
asked the Minister for Industry and Energy the effect of the supply terms arranged between An Bord Gáis and the ESB in regard to the supply of natural gas on the cost of electricity to industrial and domestic consumers; and if he will make a statement of the Government's intentions regarding the supply of natural gas to the ESB in the next five years.
Comment on this
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 21 and 22 together.
Comment on this
On a point of order, I would submit that these are two distinct questions referring to two different utilities, the Dublin Gas Company and the ESB. The questions should be taken separately because of the different problems connected with them.
Comment on this
It is not a question for the Chair, much as I would like it to be. It is a matter for the Minister.
