In the legislative programme there is continued reference to the geothermal energy development Bill, which has been there for quite some time. In October 2013 a major sustainable energy conference was held in my home town of Navan, attended by the then Minister, Pat Rabbitte, and plans for a revolutionary multi-million euro geothermal energy project for the town was brought forward by investors, the local chamber and local stakeholders, with the afterlife of Tara Mines uppermost in their minds, considering 700 people are employed there and it is a constant source of worry. When is this likely to be advanced?

For Deputy Cassells's information the Minerals Development Bill is before the Houses at present and the intention is once this is cleared we will bring in the geothermal Bill. I can advise him on the state of preparation for this. This is the sequential order which apparently is what needs to be done here.