Mr. Nicholas Tarrant:

I am happy to do that. The first thing to say is separate from ESB Networks. The wholesale network in Ireland is a combined North and South market. It is overseen by the single electricity market committee and allows for the trading of electricity North and South.

When it comes to the network, there are points of connection between the electricity network in Northern Ireland and the Republic. An important project, the North-South interconnector, is a critical piece of infrastructure that is due to commence construction next year. It is vital to connecting the two markets. It will also enable savings on the wholesale market, which affects all customers North and South. When the project is completed, it will also enable the connection of a further 900 MW of renewables onshore. It is a critical piece of infrastructure. It is one of the key enablers to allow for connection between the networks North and South of the Border.