Alan Dillon

They're looking towards the corporate.

I think it's really important to be factual here.

Renewable energy has doubled since 2015.

From 19% to over 40%.

We've also seen an explosion in regards to solar.

We've over two gigawatts of solar now in existence.

But nothing can happen unless we invest in our grid because renewables get stuck forever.

waiting for a connection, gas stays in our system longer and indeed costs stay high.

So that's why we're investing in Ireland's record investment through price review six over 19 billion euros over the next five years.

And that will provide more capacity.

It will have better reliability, but also it will have longer lasting cost implications.

And certainly that will provide value for money for many of the taxpayers who will contribute to that.

Well, certainly it is, but I think it's more of a long-term question because Ireland does not have a plan for 2040 or 2050.

Indeed, our priority at the minute is to ensure that we get as much renewables into the system as possible.

We reinforce our grid, we have battery storage, better interconnection, and again, continue the momentum we're building in terms of the offshore wind,

and the most recent successful auctions that we have run out.

But certainly, I support the examination of all long-term options, including small modular reactions, but I think we need to be practically focused on what we can actually deliver in the here and now.

I don't think that's the case, David.

I think Minister Lawless has indicated that nothing is off the table in regards to continuing the programme for government commitment around reducing the cost of college and fees.

We have seen in the last budget a permanent €500 cut.