Mr. Tom Donnellan:

We decided to put a pilot in a particular area. The reason we put it in Mount Lucas was that there was a wind farm there with road and electrical infrastructure in place. It was the most cost-effective approach. There was no reason other than the presence of the infrastructure which meant we could drive in. We have made no decision about whether it will be west or east of the Shannon and we will keep that in mind as we go forward.

The Deputy is correct that growing biomass in Ireland is challenging and requires further Government support. We are working with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and it needs a step up. I share the Deputy's concern that importing biomass does not make sense. As part of the just transition, we have no other option in the short to medium term. We would love to see it developed here and have 100% indigenous supply, but we do not see it happening anytime soon. We are working hard, however. If we can get improved grant schemes to make it commercially viable for farmers, it is something we can all work on together.

We are with the Deputy on that. Does Mr. Shier have anything to hand on the carbon footprint and biomass question?