Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

It is opposed. This legislation has to be dealt with today, which is the last sitting day before Christmas. This country is at a major crossroads, at which it needs to decide whether it will use extraordinary amounts of taxpayers' money to buy carbon credits, or motivate and mobilise the people to take alternative action. People in the business community, in particular, will gain a great deal if they embrace the opportunities offered by a low-carbon economy. The message the Government is sending is that it is business as usual.

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