Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for the presentation. I wonder what changed compared to the original conception of having Ervia. Was there a rationale to it? What changed?

I am interested in the methodology that now exists generally for public bodies squaring up to climate obligations and seeking to be innovative in the climate space. How is this being rolled out? Is it by letters, or regulatory obligations? Is it just best endeavour and monitoring? I would be interested to know, in general terms, how the rubber hits the road with regard to climate obligations for public service bodies of all sorts.

Am I to understand from what Mr. Regan is saying that all the industrial relations issues are, in effect, ironed out at this stage? I know in the case of Irish Water, there is considerable friction between those who have traditionally worked in the local authorities and those who are now designated as Uisce Éireann workers. Are there any issues of that nature?