The Great Irish Fire Asset Sale

**fluffybiscuits** · 21-02-2012, 08:11 PM

With the news that the government is going to have a fire sale of some assets in the wake of the power generation arms of Bord Gais and the ESB, who is next? Aer Lingus was going to be completely privatised I thought . Anyone anywhere else that might go cheap?

**jmcc** · 21-02-2012, 08:16 PM

Eircom?

Wait! They did that already. Maybe they'll renationalise it.

Regards...jmcc

**C. Flower** · 21-02-2012, 08:40 PM

A fire sale not just in Ireland, but right across Europe all at the same time. What could go wrong with that?

**PaddyJoe** · 21-02-2012, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by fluffybiscuits

With the news that the government is going to have a fire sale of some assets in the wake of the power generation arms of Bord Gais and the ESB, who is next? Aer Lingus was going to be completely privatised I thought . Anyone anywhere else that might go cheap?

The government stake in Aer Lingus has been up for sale for months. Lastest news was that Leo got a sun tan in Abu Dhabi a few weeks back talking to Eihad about it.
Lotto is definitely going to go.

**Dr. FIVE** · 21-02-2012, 09:36 PM

page 12 MOU

iii Structural reforms

To prepare for the introduction of water charges

- Government will prepare proposals for implementation of the recommendations of the independent assessment of transfer of responsibility for water service provision form local authorities to a water utility in consultation with the European Commission Services with a view to starting charging during the EU/IMF Programme period.

They're not creating 'Irish Water' for our benefit

**PaddyJoe** · 21-02-2012, 09:46 PM

Coillte and Bord Na Mona probably in the frame as well.

**fluffybiscuits** · 21-02-2012, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by PaddyJoe

Coillte and Bord Na Mona probably in the frame as well.

Bertie was going for Coillte wasnt he?

**Dr. FIVE** · 21-02-2012, 09:53 PM

We're only selling trees and not the land apparently which will probably include ...

Over 607 hectares, (fifteen hundred acres) of native Irish woodland were restored and designated as 16 'Millennium Forests', and are dedicated in perpetuity to the people of Ireland. There are two types of Millennium forests: new and mature native woodlands. The new forests were naturally regenerated and planted using native Irish seed. The mature woodlands are at least 200 years old and most are almost certainly much older. A native tree was planted on behalf of every household in Ireland and a certificate was posted to all homes giving details as to where trees were planted under the Family Tree Scheme. These trees were planted as part of the restoration of these native woodland communities, which are valuable remnants of our once vast native forest resource. The forests form a lasting legacy for all to enjoy and include woodland walks, nature trails, interpretative and recreational facilities.

The Millennium project shows that this generation cares about our natural heritage. Future generations will look back to the year 2000 as the year when a positive statement was acted upon, signifying the development and rehabilitation of our native woodlands for the benefit of us all.

http://www.millenniumforests.com/about_intro.html

Dark Dark Comedy

**PaddyJoe** · 21-02-2012, 09:58 PM

All to be revealed by Señor Howlin tomorrow. We should also find out how much of the potential cash receipts will be used for "job creation/stimulus"

**Dr. FIVE** · 21-02-2012, 10:17 PM

Shag all PJ, the gov will be happy with a sop and they will be lucky to get one . Which they will waste.

I suppose one thing we should talking about is the liberal brigade and the promise of competition and all the benefits it will rain down upon us.
Collins and Leahy will singing but what is the reality of their thesis in a market as small as Ireland.

Shag all again id say.

Private monopolies replace Semi-state monopolies. yay!

**DCon** · 12-07-2012, 02:48 PM

Next year is D Day

Government to begin sale of State assets next year

Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin says preparations for asset sales next year are well underway:

http://www.newstalk.ie/2012/news/gov...ets-next-year/

**bernadette** · 12-07-2012, 03:13 PM

The Brits did it I don't think it worked too well for them. The French didn't fall for it and their electricity and gas co's are every feckin where.

It won't work for us but some foreign investers wil no doubt get even richer.

**Stanley 2** · 12-07-2012, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by fluffybiscuits

Bertie was going for Coillte wasnt he?

Rumour has it Bertie has given up on the Athlone/China deal and now wants to sell all our trees, he really should stick to the horses, Russia is next door to China and is covered in forests at way cheaper pricing than the Bert would be looking for.