Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The way it is measured and the science around how we undertake any carbon sequestration always have to be backed up robustly. We are investing a great deal right now. I outlined the research that Teagasc was doing via the 30 flux towers around the country. I have established the soil carbon observatory and funded it for Teagasc. Teagasc’s key role in this is to keep learning and updating, having the most recent science and breaking new scientific ground. It is important that we find ways of monetising carbon sequestration and providing income streams for farmers.