Shortcomings in the present system were identified, including different criteria for membership of existing self-regulatory bodies, incompatibility in the penalty provisions for non-compliance and problems accessing premises for the purposes of inspection. Options to address the deficiencies in the present system were considered, taking account of the cost effectiveness, efficiency and impact on the quality and safety of electrical installations of each option. The proposed approach advocated by the Commission for Energy Regulation in its report involved two phases of implementation – a short-term and long-term approach.