Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

It was interesting to hear the Taoiseach's reply, given that Sustainable Energy Ireland, SEI, has referred to our increasing demand for electricity which will, unfortunately, offset what he referred to unless we get that under control. The SEI predicted an increase of 30% in demand.

I wish to ask the Taoiseach about a reply he gave me. I am still waiting for an exact answer. He gave me a reply stating we support 20% of a reduction below 1990 levels in the EU, which is the overall EU target. I appreciate his support for this target but my question related to Ireland's specific contribution towards that, and whether it will be 20% of Ireland's emissions——

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