Ms Aoife MacEvilly:

We rely on the analysis done by others with regard to the carbon budgets. I refer to the likes of MaREI at University College Cork and others who are experts in this field. What we can see is that, in order to meet our sectoral carbon emissions ceilings in addition to achieving the renewables targets set out in the Climate Action Plan 2023, we need to also ensure that demand growth remains at the lower end of the EirGrid projections to 2030 set out in the latest generation capacity statement, GCS. That is key. We also need to build in what Mr. Gannon just mentioned with regard to demand flexibility so that we are optimising the use of renewable energy when it is available and minimising the times at which we have to bring on higher-emitting fossil fuel generation to bridge gaps. It is the coming together of both of those strategies that will enable us to meet our carbon sectoral budgets. This is new for all of us. It is a complete change in how we plan the system. It is a complete change for the system operators with regard to how they engage with new and existing customers. It will require a lot of thinking and work to ensure we are putting in place the right incentives and technological solutions to achieve that.