Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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Mr. Foley said at the outset, and I listened intently, that EirGrid's role was to advise. We are hearing commentary that as opposed to focusing on and ramping up floating offshore wind, we should look at honouring the existing oil and gas exploration licences. By the time we explore for oil and gas and carry out those tests, we could be well down the road of proper floating offshore energy and producing green hydrogen and clean renewable energy. In its advisory capacity, would EirGrid advise focusing on the renewables? Would Mr. Foley agree with some of those comments in relation to oil and gas exploration?