Mr. Declan Burke:

The regulating stations would be a minimum of 3 m from properties. It depends on the pressure. There are medium-pressure and low-pressure mains that go into these installations. We have up to 1,200 installations across the gas network. None of them is located in close proximity, namely, 1 m, of a dwelling house. Again, there is a consultation process with local authorities and residents. We look to install them remotely or in areas secluded from properties. This is because we are conscious of the aesthetics in the surrounding areas and that nobody wants them, so it is a case of trying to find a suitable location in consultation with the local authority, be it green areas or on the edge of the road. Typically, they are well in excess of the distances quoted away.