Fiach MacConghail (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Professor Bates for his presentation. He has stated climate change is not as rapid as was predicted, while the IPCC’s fourth assessment stated developed countries should reduce emissions by 80% to 95% by 2050. Based on his evidential work on climate change, is Professor Bates saying these targets should be reduced? Should it be done on an effort-sharing EU basis, with a derogation for agriculture? Are there other sectors which could do more in carbon reduction? Is he assuming there will be an increase in agricultural production in Ireland?