Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Committee Stage

5:30 pm

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Deputy Smith asked a valid question on CETA. We should start thinking about counter suing Canada for the destruction of our planetary atmosphere through its use of fracking, which is truly scandalous. It is a proud day when Ireland stands up and declares we will not do the same. We should sue Canada for its activities.