Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, and they are ignored every year. We still give a free pass to aviation and shipping fuel. I know this is a global issue, but Ireland is a huge player in the field of aviation. A lot of aircraft leasing happens here. People listen when Ireland talks about aviation. Is there more we could be doing? What would the witnesses expect to see on this issue? This is an ongoing issue which cannot run much longer with such a high carbon cost. What could Ireland be doing?