Colreavy condemns the
selloff of Bord Gáis Energy
Deputy Michael
Colreavy, Sinn Féin spokesperson for communications, energy and natural
resources has condemned government’s plan to sell off Bord Gáis Energy.
Speaking following the
publication of legislation by Minister Pat Rabbitte, Deputy Colreavy said:
“The sale of Bord
Gáis Energy is a very disappointing move by the government which is following
the austerity agenda by the Troika.
“It is worrying to see
the privatisation of a state energy company at a time when Ireland is
attempting to become more self-sufficient in energy production, especially in
the area of renewable energy.
“The entire gas
network could be at risk if the current trend of privatisation continues. This
would be sure to hamper growth.
“Ireland requires
investment in the energy market, rather than the government offloading it to
the private sector.
“Bord Gáis is a
profitable company and the sale of Bord Gáis Energy is a move which lacks clear
foresight from the government.
“It is disappointing to
see a Labour minister lead the sell-off of this state company, especially when
Labour members voted to reject the sale of any state asset at the last party
conference.
“I would encourage
Minister Rabbitte to listen to the voice of his own party members and stop the
sell-off of Bord Gáis Energy.”
Sinn Féin
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Why the old news on this blog because this became public on May 3, 2013 ... The energy arm of Bord Gáis Éireann is one of a number of State-run companies the government intends to sell-off in the coming year.
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