Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. McLoughlin for his contribution. I have two questions, which are somewhat interrelated. There was a discussion in the prior session about the energy charter treaty. My question relates to the implications that has or may have in Ireland. To the best of my knowledge, there are not any projects operating in Ireland that would be impacted by the energy charter treaty as we have not implemented any policies that would prohibit such operators from operating. Perhaps Mr. McLoughlin could offer some clarity on that. My related question regarding COP27 is on the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance, which Ireland was a founding member of, arising from COP26 in Edinburgh. Will the opportunity be taken at COP27 to raise the profile of that endeavour and the prohibition of further oil and gas exploration in other member states or countries that are in attendance at the conference and future conferences?