In March 2002 my predecessor received the report of the Commission for Energy Regulation. The commission undertook a detailed and comprehensive approach to this, including widespread consultation with the industry, as is its well established practice in regulatory matters. Specifically, in drawing up its report the commission undertook a review of the current system for regulating electrical contractors which examined the respective roles of all interested parties, including present self-regulatory bodies within the sector, the Register of Electrical Contractors in Ireland, the Electrical Contractors Safety and Standards Association, the ESB, the distribution system operator, the Electrical Technical Council of Ireland and others who represent electrical contractors.