The programme for Government states, in anticipation of Moneypoint coming to the end of its operating life in its current configuration, that national dialogue on climate change will identify as soon as possible the most suitable replacement low carbon generation technology. What plan or strategy, if any, has been thought up for Moneypoint and will a report or statement be issued in the near future?

Not in the near future. The Minister for Communications, Climate Change and Environment is going to either Brussels or Paris this week to discuss climate change.

He is in Paris.

There is also an extraordinary meeting on Friday to give consent for Europe to sign the Paris agreement in Marrakesh in November. There have not been any detailed propositions brought forward or considered by the Government in respect of Moneypoint. I will advise Deputy Healy-Rae.