Dr. Emer N? Dh?ill:

I will go back to the Deputy's question about how we convince people to invest in protecting nature and nature-based solutions. The extreme weather events in Cork are devastating for the people there. We know it will only get worse. We know thestatus quois not working. We know that the rock armour defences that are often put along coastal areas push the energy down to the next area. We must change and nature is what will allow us to do that. We cannot think of climate change and biodiversity loss as two separate things. They are completely intertwined. We need nature to help us with this. It goes back to the condition and extent of ecosystems. If they are not in good condition, they are not going to be able to provide the solutions we need. It is about ensuring that our ecosystems can provide the services on which we rely.