Ms Laura Burke:

Before I address that, I should confirm that 91% of our enforcement visits were unannounced in 2017. I knew the figure was around 90% but I can now confirm that.

On climate change, the EPA has a number of different roles, one of which is the emissions trading scheme to which the Deputy referred. This is a European Union scheme and the EPA is a competent authority to ensure compliance with the scheme. Each of the approximately 100 facilities in Ireland is allowed to emit a particular amount of carbon. We control that and each facility has to report in to us. If they emit more, they have to buy allowances. If they do not buy allowances, they are then subject to enforcement action. We have taken enforcement action as necessary. That is the emissions aspect.