I refer to the energy Bill and the reply by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, to my question last Thursday. He asked me to ask the Taoiseach when we can expect the Bill and the wind energy guidelines to come before Government. I note that 7,500 people have been waiting for those since they made submissions in early 2014.

I cannot give Deputy Lawlor an answer to the question. There are two contradictory issues here. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and their respective Departments are working pretty hard to come to a conclusion on it. I cannot give the Deputy a date for the publication of the guidelines. However, I confirm that the matter has been the subject of discussion at a number of meetings I have chaired. I will advise the Deputy as to where they are or if there is the prospect of a date by which guidelines can be published.