363 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the progress made in implementing the report of the high level group on green enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47956/10]

The High Level Group on Green Enterprise published its report, Developing the Green Economy in Ireland, in November 2009. The report included 55 recommendations which the Group considered important to enable Ireland to maximise the opportunities afforded by the Green Economy.

One year on from the publication of the report, a significant number of the recommendations have been implemented to a greater or lesser extent. Examples of areas where progress is being made include the continued investment in the electricity grid, measures to support the generation of green energy, the rolling out of brown bins to households and businesses, and funding to reduce water leakages.

A Progress Report, detailing the areas where important progress has been made, as well as areas where further attention is needed, is being finalised for my consideration at the moment.