Mr. John McElligott:

It is not that it was illegal. What was unusual in this circumstance was that it became public. That is the serious point. It is not the first time with these large energy projects. We all suffered in Corrib. When the case relating to Corrib was withdrawn, the Government said it would ensure that Ireland followed European legislation to the letter and in spirit. I am sorry to say, however, that the exact same thing is being done again.