Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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I thank Mr. Allen for his presentation. Before I call on the members to comment I will introduce the other witnesses now in case they want to interact with the discussion but they will speak later. We are joined by Mr. Jim Scheer, head of low carbon technologies, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. He is accompanied by Mr. Matthew Clancy, programme manager, bio-energy and combined heat and power, CHP, and low carbon technologies.

We are joined by a delegation from Gas Networks Ireland led by Mr. Denis O'Sullivan, head of commercial and corporate affairs, Gas Networks Ireland. He is joined by Mr. Brendan Murphy, commercial and regulatory director, Ervia.

We also have a delegation from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment including Mr. Matt Collins, assistant secretary, natural resources, Mr. Bill Morrissey, principal officer, petroleum affairs division, and Mr. Martin Finucane, principal officer, strategic energy policy division.

I call Deputies Eamon Ryan and Brian Stanley, in that order, as they have indicated a wish to speak. The Deputies can direct their questions at Mr. Muttitt and Mr. Allen and then other members will contribute. I call Deputy Ryan to commence.