Fiach MacConghail (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank An Taisce for its commendable work on green schools and green homes. It is a great example of leadership. I have some questions about effort-sharing which used to be called burden-sharing. I am learning that the word "effort" is a new word for "burden". The sectoral challenge is one of the challenges facing this community and the Minister. I will not even mention external burden-sharing and whether Ireland should carry its own responsibility rather than burden-sharing or effort-sharing with other nations. Some of our domestic challenges are to do with transport, the figures set for electricity - 70% of electricity is renewable - and the agricultural sector. There are a number of potential tensions coming down the line. I ask for An Taisce's view on effort-sharing, whether it should be one-size-fits-all or whether there is a pragmatic possibility if the targets are reached. An Taisce suggests the targets should be set every five years. I refer to comments by Briain Ó Gallachóir from UCC last week. He recommended that we should be ambitious yet realistic. He suggests that zero growth in emissions for the beef and dairy sector and an 80% reduction in energy-related emissions would achieve a cut of 50%. What is An Taisce's view?