Mr. Jim Gannon:

I will provide two brief interventions. On the first question, in terms of temporary emergency generation given the timeline required to deliver it, a different planning process is being used. In effect, it involves an exemption or accelerated means by which planning can be granted. T-3 and T-4 projects will progress through the traditional planning process. Some are already through and others are not. Temporary emergency generation is proceeding through a different planning process.

In terms of the T-3 and T-4 projects, we discuss their progress with generators on a regular basis as part of the programme of work. With regard to the generators, they are subject to the same challenges and risks that we have seen before. Some referred to the supply chain and the risk of delay to the delivery of certain items. Some have referred to increased prices. Some, as I have said, have not yet gone through the planning process while others have done so. These are all being tracked.

An additional piece is that there is a commitment there. We have issued directions to EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland and are working with them to make sure that the grid connections will be put in place in time for when the auctions expect those plans to be ready. That is an important part of the tracking that will inform our understanding of the security of supply.