Dr. Humberto Delgado Rosa:

Yes, there are societal changes and expectations that will impact many sectors, including fisheries, agriculture, forestry, infrastructure and energy. All of these will be impacted by the transformative change that is needed to deal with climate change. However, there is one thing I can tell the Deputy. First, if you take out the nature restoration law as such, you will still have to tackle the rewetting issue as a result of other targets, including Irish targets. Second, what I am saying is that no one will need to be put out of anything. It depends on the member states' decisions because there is wide room for flexibility, including for Ireland, with regard to their specific situations. I therefore do not think that we are putting people at risk. We are concerning people. I understand that. All transitions and transformations bring change and difficulties. That is why the just transition concept is included in the European Green Deal.

On consultations, when the Commission proposes anything, we are obliged to consult the public. We consult-----