I have previously raised the question of energy security with respect to gas and other power supplies. We currently have no gas storage in Ireland and we are 100% dependent on Britain for gas imports. Kinsale gas field is finished and there is a major decline in production at Corrib. There are now reports that EirGrid is experiencing difficulties dealing with peak electricity demand because of a lack of capacity. With an increase in renewable energy and the phasing out of peat and coal, what is our plan to back up the resilience of renewable power production?

I understand there is a tender to spend up to €250,000 on yet another security of supply report but there are already many recent reports, including from Government agencies and State-owned companies such as Gas Networks Ireland, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, etc. These reports point to the need to have another source of gas supply and storage. A floating liquefied natural gas terminal has been recommended as a cost-efficient and clean solution. Will the Taoiseach explore with the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, the setting up of a floating LNG terminal in Cork?

The future of the south-western seaboard is in renewables and offshore wind, which has the potential to create sustainable jobs well into the future. The Deputy should become a convert and support renewables. He should have a discussion with Deputy Christy O'Sullivan on such matters, as he has a genuine commitment to the climate change agenda.

The Taoiseach is not answering my question.

That is my answer.

I have a point of order.

There can be no point of order.

I stand on my own two feet.

I know that.

We are eating into the time of the Deputy's colleagues.

The Deputy should take it handy.

In any event, the Deputy raised renewables and that is my response. Renewables are very important. I am not aware of how advanced the floating LNG project is. The Port of Cork is engaged in operations and has contracts with particular consortia. I have heard talk about LNG for 20 years from different private sector operators but it has never come to fruition.