I propose to take Questions Nos. 20, 30 and 174 together.
Offshore wind energy is a significantly more expensive means of electricity production than onshore wind. While it is appropriate to facilitate demonstration projects to a judicious extent offshore, the fact that there is substantial unexploited potential onshore suggests that the latter should be favoured. That said, there are technical impediments, notably in the area of grid availability and access thereto, which militate against major offshore projects.
I am generally aware that further development of the Arklow project is not intended at this time. It is reasonable to assume, however, that the existing turbines will continue in operation. I have no reason to believe that the situation in regard to Arklow will jeopardise the achievement of the 2010 target for renewable energy. In reply to other questions I have said that we can finalise the new support mechanisms for alternative energy and it is therefore not correct to refer to a lack of support.