We have been working on the Energy Bill, which is on Report Stage tomorrow, and have had a good debate. We were looking to make amendments further to the ones we made on Committee Stage. In doing so, we came to the realisation that there is no consolidated version of the Bill. It is a 1999 Act that has been amended umpteen times. It is impossible to know what one is legislating. We are legislating blind and I imagine that if there are legal challenges or other issues in this area, any court would have difficulty in working out what the actual legislation is. In respect of indecipherable legislation, what plans does the Government have to provide drafting and other resources so that the legislation can be consolidated so we are not legislating blind and the public is aware of what the law actually says?

This issue applies to a number of pieces of legislation. Deputy Eamon Ryan is right. If things were perfect, all of these provisions would be codified and updated. I will discuss the matter with the Minister and the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to see what is the scope for consolidation and updating of the energy legislation. The Deputy's point is valid in that there have been so many sections and amendments over the years, it is difficult to track them accurately.