Dr. Tom Ryan:

As we understand it from the planning process Ringaskiddy has planning permission which is in judicial review at the moment. We do not have any application for consideration but I can talk generally about the process. There would be an application to us, that is a very public process where there is a role for public participation and submissions. The process is set down in legislation. Any plant would have to comply with European standards and best available techniques. There is an environmental impact assessment where required. All submissions from the public would be taken into account. This is standard practice, different legislation applies and there is specific legislation on incineration.

If any application like this is granted it is granted on the basis of conditions which are aimed at the protection of the environment and set against the best available European technology, techniques and local situation is taken into account. All this is focused on protection of the environment and safe operation of the plant.