Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion

Photo of Christopher O'SullivanChristopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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We could reduce costs to the farmers where gate fees are waived regardless of whether it is a pig farm, piggery or chicken farm or even distilleries. I know I am going into another industry sector. Digestate can be used as a much lower-emission and chemical-free fertiliser so there are benefits there. Any emissions reduction from any technology where we also get renewable energy must be encouraged.