Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)

The Minister mentioned a reduction of 8 million tonnes. Is that a Government aspiration or is it the factual position? He also seemed to take credit for fewer greenhouse gases being emitted by the agriculture sector. There are fewer livestock in the country now. This problem is being solved in another manner rather than by any steps the Government is taking. The Minister need not take any credit for that. Is the Minister considering the nuclear option here or the importation of energy generated from a nuclear plant outside the State? What steps has the Government taken to reduce CO2 emissions from homes and is grant aid available for this purpose?

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