Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is true. I suspect I have just ruled out transfers from any of the Senators present.

This is an important opportunity for our guests. It is an opportunity for us to listen to them and the potential that is within each of them. I see business leaders, politicians and influencers, in the non-social media sense, sitting before me and they should be proud of that.

I referred to Ireland's influence in the context of scientific expertise, literature, art, economics, social justice and much more that we bring to the table in terms of our international engagements. I believe an opportunity exists for us to lead on climate change. My colleague the Tánaiste, Deputy Varadkar, stated several years ago that we were climate laggards but the Government was going to change that. We are going to do so. With the help of the three parties in government and the great support and influence that is being brought by those of all other parties and none to that debate, particularly in this committee, we can and will continue to put forward meaningful policies that make a big difference to everybody in their journey to reduce their carbon emissions and to have knowledge of from where fashion, clothing or materials come. Of course, that is an important part of the work of the climate committee in the context of its deliberations on the circular economy Bill. The continued engagement of our guests is important. They should not be afraid to send an email, for instance, to all Members of the Oireachtas or to the committee if they have suggestions because I know we will take them seriously.