Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. She referred to the report that was brought forward to the Cabinet and the three conditions that might need European approval. The last time we addressed state rules with the European Union, we were affected by the environmental impact rather than the issue we went to consider. Has the Minister of State started negotiations with the European Union? Has there been any contact with the Department? Last time, it took more than six months. What does the Minister of State believe would be the timeline to get European Union approval for this?