Mr. Michael Manley:

I will try to deal with Deputy Ryan's questions as best I can. On the issue of the level of wind in the system, for us to have 40% renewable wind in the system, we have to have the capacity to take up to 75% at peak times. The wind does not blow all the time so we have to take as much wind as we possibly can when the wind is peaking. Currently the target is 40% for 2020. In that consultation, we model at 45%, 50% and 55%. It is not as if 40% is something that is chiselled in stone and which we see as immutable and unchangeable. Going forward, we will certainly have to increase the level of renewable energy in the electricity sector. Wind can be part of that. Solar will be too. The analysis of offshore wind shows the potential for 4,500 MW of offshore wind. That was on the older, smaller turbine. It is likely that number will be increased. In terms of the ambition for 2030, decisions have not been made on that yet. Ireland has to produce its draft national energy climate plan this year. It will be set against the context of an EU ambition to start at 27%. Yesterday the European Parliament opted for 35% and the Commission will likely cascade that down and look at how member states will contribute to it. I cannot say it will be 70% in 2030 but certainly there is a recognition that we have to increase our renewable energy, particularly in transport and heat.