Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for coming in this afternoon. How realistic are the 2020 emissions targets? The witnesses made a comment about agriculture and food production and how we could be world leaders in efficiencies in the sector. Will they expand a little on what could be deliverable in that regard? I notice there is no mention of flood alleviation. I live in Laois-Offaly and the Shannon frequently floods in the area. It has been accepted that this happens every year but the effects of climate change have been felt this year more than most. Flood alleviation should be a major part of the strategy in dealing with the effects of climate change. What is the opinion of the witnesses?