Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

When will the company conclude the negotiations? If it does not have an answer to that today, it could perhaps provide a note on the process. If we are reflecting the views of the Citizens' Assembly, it had a clear majority in favour of looking after workers in this process. It is clear from the language that it is the company's intention to do so, but it would be useful to add detail. Even a note providing more detail would be welcome. This is a front-line sector in which we face job losses to mitigate the effects of climate change. As such, we are conscious of the need to ensure workers are protected. I would like a note on how the process is being managed, what the end game is, when it is hoped to conclude it and what the projected outcomes are. How many hectares will be deemed to be usable as carbon sinks at the end of the process? I listened with interest to Mr. Shier earlier on some of the challenges in that regard and it would be useful for the committee to have a more detailed note on the potential for carbon sinks. It would help us in the preparation of a final report reflecting the views of the Citizens' Assembly.