Mr. Mark Foley:

Our view is that the ECP process needs to be reviewed. We accept that. Ireland achieved extraordinary success up to 2020 in getting to 40% RES-E, mainly on the back of what was referred to as a developer-led proposition. We need to stop running auctions for the sake of running auctions. We need a more plan-led approach. Not every developer in Ireland can have their project connected. It would not make economic or infrastructural sense. There is a need to rethink the parameters and division relating to the ECP proposition. We are honest enough to admit that it needs to be reviewed. We would be very happy to take part in such a review with the Department. Running auctions continuously does not lead to better results. The notion of running an auction every six months for something that has fundamentally reached end of life is not going to give a better answer. There is a need to start looking at a plan-led approach That is an honest reflection on the Deputy's question.