Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Apologies have been received from Deputies Bríd Smith and Christopher O'Sullivan, and Senator Pauline O'Reilly, who are unable to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to engage with youth representatives from both Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg, and discuss the youth perspective on climate challenges and climate action.

First, I thank Senator Mark Daly, Cathaoirleach of the Seanad who is in attendance, for making the Seanad Chamber available to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action for this very important engagement with young people to discuss this critically important topic. I call on the Cathaoirleach to make some opening remarks.