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

Apologies have been received from Deputy Alan Farrell and Senator Boylan. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and review the Climate Action Plan 2023. I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan.

As usual, before I begin, I will read out a note on privilege. I remind our guests of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. If their statements are potentially defamatory in respect of an identifiable person or entity, I will direct them to discontinue their remarks and it is imperative they comply with any such direction.

Members of the committee are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I remind members that they are only allowed to participate in this meeting if they are physically located on the Leinster House campus. In this regard, I ask all members who are joining online or remotely from their offices to confirm, prior to making their contribution, that they are on the grounds of the Leinster House campus.

I invite the Minister to make his opening statement.