Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 18 October 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed)

1:30 pm

Photo of Marcella Corcoran KennedyMarcella Corcoran Kennedy (Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a good that this is my final group of questions. Professor Ferguson mentioned some of the State agencies and referred to bogs. I am from the midlands so, naturally enough, my ears pricked up straight away. What kind of engagement have the witnesses had with the biggest landowners in the country, namely, Bord na Móna and Coillte, regarding the resources they possess? They are very progressive in what they want to do.

My other question is more of an observation. I refer to the responsibility to get the message and the communication strategy out that while it is a huge challenge for us to decarbonise society, there are huge opportunities for business in it. Are the witnesses prioritising this in light of the IPCC report?

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