Mr. John O'Connor:

I understand that EirGrid is anxious to do whatever it can in this regard. The ESB distribution system also comes into play here. It is rather complicated. I have heard that EirGrid is rather anxious to accommodate smaller generation, etc. I think that will be a bigger factor in the future. It is already a bigger factor in some other countries. EirGrid is trying to develop the technology as best it can. Apparently, technology in this area is advancing quite rapidly. EirGrid is doing everything it can to keep abreast of and develop this technology. It has various relationships with technology people to that end. I think I would be on the same wavelength as the Deputy when it comes to doing whatever we can to improve the grid and the distribution system to ensure small generation can be accommodated.