Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion
Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
No. We have had a long day. I thank the witnesses from both Departments for coming before us. Our concern for the agrifood sector does need amplifying. We are extremely concerned. Food security must be part of the equation. While none of us are denying climate change in any way, we must ensure we put a target in place that is achievable and that will not hinder our ability to produce sustainable food. We see Germany reopening a fossil fuel-powered power plant today. If we put obstacles in place that will hinder food production on this island, that production will happen somewhere else and in a less sustainable manner. This is the reality. I thank the witnesses for their contributions. Deputy Fitzmaurice wants to ask a question.
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