Mr. Mark Foley:

No transmission system operator in the world would put a HVDC cable in the central nervous system of the power system. I want to be clear that neither EirGrid nor any other authority would do that.

The Deputy mentioned the Government review. We are aware of it and will participate in it and offer our views as a key stakeholder in this process.

That is as much as I can say about the review. It is a matter for the Government. EirGrid respects the Government's decision to carry out such a review and we will engage fully.

The last point referred to the matter which is the subject of court proceedings. As it is in Northern Ireland we await the outcome of that hearing, which will take place very early in June. While being prudent, we are planning the project on the basis of a successful outcome to the court proceedings. We already have a full consent in the Republic of Ireland. I think I have answered the questions.