Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will try to be as brief as possible. Mr. Brennan outlined the institutional arrangements to some degree. I presume he sees those as being independent. Regarding the make-up of it, the Bill suggests it would be dominated by agencies. Is that the way Mr. Brennan sees it or how would he see it being made up?

Food Harvest 2020 is mentioned in the submission, and that sector is the area where emissions will increase. Those increased emissions will have to be traded off in terms of provisions in the energy sectors or whatever. We may end up having to buy quota to offset those.

Is that a cost-effective way in which to proceed? I acknowledge what was said about targets and that 80% may not be the target.

The delegation referred to special interests not assisting us in having a clear pathway. In the delegation's opinion, does the proposed legislation overcome this obstacle? Obviously, the agriculture sector will come into play.

Reference was made to a carbon budget for a term of five to seven years. Some witnesses who appeared before us said such a term was too long. What is Mr. Brennan's view on that?