Mr. Harvey Applebe:

There are a couple of answers to that. It is certainly possible to take into account the strength of the resource, particularly tidal and wave energy, which is very localised, the grid and the geographical features that make for the best place. We have done that as an industry. We have identified to the policy makers what we consider the best places for development to be organised. The Bill takes into account the idea of a plan-led approach so there is some organisation. Over and above that, the second dimension is what is called the human effect. There are obviously other sea users, for fishing and so forth, and they must be taken into account. Together, those must be combined into a special plan. Ireland, as an entity, must organise its thoughts about the marine environment and produce a marine special plan so this type of development can exist in those places that are most appropriate.