Francis Noel Duffy (Dublin South West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for the presentation, which was very interesting. From what I have seen to date, the Bill will be transformative in the context of transitioning the way from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It is an exciting prospect for the country. Going forward, this Bill will play a large role in making Ireland energy self-sufficient. Further ahead, we could become an energy exporter. Currently, my understanding is that we import approximately €6 billion worth of energy, but it might be higher now. Therefore, if we reverse importation, we can be in a position to create thousands of jobs that are sustainable. My question is a simple one: apart from the construction and maintenance of this energy supply, how much of the manufacturing side and the procurement of the turbines can be supplied here in Ireland? A lot of stuff will be imported, so how much can we provide?