Sale of ESB Retail Offices
434. Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the plans of the ESB to sell retail offices to the Bank of Scotland; if such a move will have negative consequences for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11001/05]
Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey): The disposal of ESB retail offices is a day-to-day commercial matter for the board of the ESB and not one in which I have a function.