In view of the increased importance and impact of climate change, when is the climate change Bill likely to be brought before the House? Will it be passed before the end of the year? What is the position on the geothermal energy Bill which has a similar association?

It will be passed before the end of the year. The 2020 targets set for Ireland were the consequence of a flawed methodology which has left the country with a difficult position to reach. The targets to be set for 2030 will need to be the subject of robust discussion because one would not wish to saddle the country from 2020 onwards with-----

Bank debt.

-----exorbitant fines which are the consequence of a false methodology. That is an issue of concern for everybody. For instance, agriculture is an important sector for us. The target should been +4 instead of -20, an extraordinary difference based on a flawed methodology.