Mr. Niall Goodwin:

I get the Deputy’s point. If we can ensure that bottom-up process in the consultation at the earlier stage is inclusive in the sense we are able to get the views, it is properly considered and well run, and we have that forum to bring forward our views, maybe that will be sufficient. Perhaps that could then be separated from the independent expert group. That is a fair point. Our concern is being able to make sure we have that expertise at the table.

On the maritime area consents that have been issued and potential problems they may face, I will bring in my colleagues, Mr. Devane and Ms Comiskey, on this point to develop it further. Taking a slight step back and looking at the climate action plan and the cross-party agreement we have across the political divide to deliver on the carbon budgets and our climate targets overall out to 2030 and beyond that out to 2050, which are net zero by 2050 and 80% renewable electricity by 2030, including a 75% reduction in emissions from the sector, if we want to get to that point we will have to deliver on the Government capacity targets which are-----