Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Ó hÓbáin for coming before us. I have three quick questions, some of which have been raised by members of the public. Mr. Ó hÓbáin may have answered some of them in his statement.

The maximum capped cost to the State is €3 billion. Will Mr. Ó hÓbáin illustrate how that figure could be reduced and what measures are in place to reduce the amount? Are there examples from other countries which how the use of claw-backs has been successful? Can ESB infrastructure be used instead of Eir infrastructure? What engagement has the Department had with the ESB?