Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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I thank Ms de Barra for her opening statement.

The Tánaiste recently stated that Ireland will be one of the first countries in the EU to enshrine its climate change targets in domestic law. Does Ms de Barra agree that is what is happening in the context of this legislation? In terms of our credibility as a development partner, will our approach to climate change be seen in that context and does it add or subtract to our credibility from that point of view?

The White Paper on development emphasises policy coherence. Why is the enactment of domestic climate change legislation important in this regard?