Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Estimates for Public Services 2022 (Supplementary)
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I do not agree with the last point. There is no reduction in the incentive for people to reduce their energy use. There are other mechanisms in this regard. People are arguing for a cap on energy bills, which would, as we have seen in other countries, bring about an increase in the use of gas and energy overall. Our approach was specifically designed to be climate-proofed and-----