Mr. David Walsh:

On the question of whether there are targets in the plan, the chapters identify the broad principles and approach. Chapter 9 includes targets up to 2030 and 2040. On page 138, it refers to the transition to sustainable energy, green energy, strengthening our energy networks, our smart grid and then looks at the sustainable management of water and environmental resources. Equality issues are addressed but this is a framework document and we do not want to repeat things. We want to align ourselves with the national policies which other Ministers are driving and ensuring that there is coherence.

Also on environmental issues, this document has had a strategic environmental assignment, SEA, associated with it. In all the approaches taken we have had to look at alternatives, including the "do nothing" scenarios. The report is out for consultation with this draft. It provides a lot more information on some of the different measures of environmental impact.