In response to the then Minister's letter of 16 April 2002 the general manager of RECI wrote on 20 May 2002 noting that the then Minister had accepted the recommendations of the Commission for Energy Regulation in full. The general manager stated he understood that the role of the commission would be undertaken on an interim basis pending the adoption of new legislation. He also stated RECI looked forward to engaging with the commission to ensure the system envisaged by it and approved by the then Minister could work effectively for the trade and, most importantly, consumers. He finished by stating that, on a personal note, he wished to thank the then Minister for her commitment to resolving this difficult but important issue. He expressed the hope the interim solution involving the commission would pave the way for a positive and constructive permanent statutory solution.