Mr. Stuart Conaty:

We are in the process of transitioning. There was an announcement on job losses and, unfortunately, there will be job losses among our colleagues. This is something we are working through and we have an ongoing transition programme. People will come out of jobs in the near future. The company has engaged in a detailed support facility for our employees to look at other opportunities and upskilling. We have a programme of benefits and facilities for employees. This is something that is ongoing. It is not a case that there will be a sudden closing of the gates and people will no longer be employed. It is a more gradual process, albeit over a period of months, during which we will see, unfortunately, a significant number of people departing. The company is giving them every support it can. The key consideration for Bord na Móna is we must look at the wider midlands community and its economy. We are actively looking at other opportunities to try to provide further, different and more sustainable employment for the people of the midlands.