Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My question is about the timeline for the social climate fund. Will there be a scenario where the social climate plan, with in excess of €700 million allocated, and carbon tax coexist, with ring-fenced revenue collected from carbon tax for some of the same intentions as the social climate plan? Carbon tax funding will go to sustainable farming, retrofitting, warmer homes, and to address fuel poverty. If they coexist, is there a possibility of significantly increasing the funding to address fuel poverty and increase social welfare payments, including fuel allowance, living alone allowance and others? Is that the intention and will the witnesses cover that point?

My second question is about the sectors being addressed by the ETS. The witnesses mentioned building and transport. When they say transport, are they referring to haulage? Will they elaborate on that and on what they mean by building?

Will someone give a brief overview of the success or challenges of the ETS so far in decarbonising various sectors in Europe?