Mr. Kevin Brady:

The interim review of the REDP commenced in 2017. It is generally viewed as being fit-for-purpose given the level of development in terms of where we are. However, the consultations are being examined. The timeframe at the moment for a final report is the end of this quarter. We would look to see something there. On Deputy Dooley's point, offshore wind was looked at as part of the RESS economic analysis. That was published on our website.

Grid is vital for any electricity infrastructure. Cost is another element. Studies on the REDP showed the cost levels for the east coast and the south-east coast, because of the less deep water, might be where the Ireland's initial, or only, offshore wind farm is at the moment. However, I think that grid point is clear. It maynot be a matter of building grid to the west coast but there are strong points of the grid on the west coast, particularly in the Shannon Estuary, but also in the Cork region. That would need to be factored in with respect to location when looking at offshore wind.