Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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I have a couple of questions on public expenditure. How do we ensure that Departments climate-proof major actions and investment projects? I am mindful of Project Ireland 2040, the delivery board of which is co-chaired by Mr. Watt. How much is the carbon impact of the plan factored in? Being in control of the purse strings, the Department has a lot of influence in determining if other Departments are not giving enough consideration to it. Are there plans for a cross-departmental spending programme on climate action? It would make a great deal of sense.