Hildegarde Naughton (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for attending. I have two questions, the first of which is on the policy framework for climate and energy 2020 to 2030. Does the Minister consider Oxfam's call for binding national targets of energy savings of 40%, boosting sustainable renewable energy by 45% and reducing emissions by at least 55% by 2030 possible? Will Ireland support the current proposals in this framework or will we look for more ambitious targets? What exactly is proposed in regard to the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and the Council for the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport? Are we talking about CO2 detectors on board commercial ships or what enforcement mechanisms are envisaged there?