With regard to the programme for Government and renewable energy, which I fully support and believe to be very positive, I must raise an issue which has been brought to my attention regarding the application for a foreshore lease to construct an offshore electricity generating station of the coast of Furbo and Spiddal. The closing date for submissions is Friday. The residents in the area are quite concerned, which is a bad way to go because we want people to work with us on renewable energy. As I stated, the closing date is Friday. I call for an extension of time for submissions from the public regarding a lease which will be for 35 years and will have serious implications. A public meeting by the Marine Institute was only held on Tuesday night for residents in the area.

I do not know whether this is relevant to the Order of Business.

It is regarding the programme for Government.

It might be something on which the Deputy might care to table a Topical Issue matter.

There is urgency to it. I do not want to take up any more time, but the closing date is Friday. It is with regard to renewable energy, which is a major part of the Government's programme.

Will the Taoiseach ask the Department to make contact with the Deputy?

Yes, I will have the Department contact Deputy Connolly about that matter.