Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed)

Dr. Catherine Farrell:

To respond to the questions of how soon is now and how fast can all this happen, the science, the basic framework from which we can build and target, is there. It is a matter of moving to the engagement phase. As Ms Duggan said, this is an exciting time. Farmers are realising the works they are doing do not align with what they know is right for the environment. The appetite is there but incentives are needed.