10 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage increase in electricity use in winter 2007; his views on ESRI warnings in winter 2007 that electricity capacity was at a stage where forced shutdowns of aging plants during winter peak demand could result in shortages; if he is confident that there will be sufficient capacity in winter 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21386/08]

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10 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage increase in electricity use in winter 2007; his views on ESRI warnings in winter 2007 that electricity capacity was at a stage where forced shutdowns of aging plants during winter peak demand could result in shortages; if he is confident that there will be sufficient capacity in winter 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21386/08]

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1. 29 May 2008

   Electricity Generation.

   10 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage increase in electricity use in winter 2007; his views on ESRI warnings in winter 2007 that electricity capacity was at a stage where forced shutdowns of aging plants during winter peak demand could result in shortages; if he is confident that there will be sufficient capacity in winter 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21386/08]

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