Mr. Denis O'Sullivan:

The Deputy is correct about haulage. There is a connections policy in place which is approved by the CER and within which we have to operate. If a company is remote from the network or a distance from it, we have to carry out an assessment of the costs associated with connecting it. If there is a shortfall based on the potential offtake, how much gas is required and the cost of installing the infrastructure for it, it is required to make it up. The shortfall is not currently taken on board because it will simply result in increased gas prices for every other consumer. The principle of expanding the network is not unduly burdening existing gas users.