Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

We have also achieved a high number of these issues. We do have problem areas. We have a high reliance on fossil fuels in power generation stations. I will not say that is not a difficulty for us. Renewable energy contributed only 5.2% of electricity needs which is too low. We committed ourselves to one third. I am not saying that is not a big challenge.

As a result of livestock numbers compared to our population, agriculture accounts for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions here compared to an average of 10% in EU countries. These are challenges but we have set our targets. In policies across all ministries we are doing everything we can to endeavour to do that and will continue to do so. I am committed.

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