Mr. David Manning:

I share Mr. Wilson's view in the sense that the EU emissions trading scheme is a pan-European scheme. The intent is to ensure that all member states contribute equitably to the achievement of that target. Ireland must ensure it is adhering to the policy that has been set at a European level and have targets here that match that. In some of the other areas in Great Britain we have additional, above and beyond targets - for example, in the renewable space. In Scotland, for example, which has a significantly higher renewables target, the focus is more on the achievement of reducing the supply chain cost. That is something on which Ireland can focus also. What we want to be able to do in the achievement of our carbon abatement ambitions is ensure that we can deliver that at the least possible cost to the consumer. To that end, being able to reduce the supply chain cost of whatever technology we are installing will be important for the consumer.