Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

It is appropriate in a regulated market that the regulator and transmission grid company apply the proper planning constraints around the grid, which is the big constraint, and that the regulated market be allowed to make some of those calls. I do not have any involvement with any one wind farm or developer. It is best that this is approached on a scientific regulated basis, learning the lessons from some of the other industries. We must ensure a proper regulated approach to this, which is what the CER is pursuing. As long as this is working and delivering the power which I believe we need and is creating power, jobs and raising investment here-----

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