Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

I join with other speakers in congratulating the Tánaiste on his elevation. I hope it will not affect his membership of the grand alliance racing syndicate. We would like to see him continue as a member.

When is it proposed that the House will debate the European Commission's proposals on greenhouse gas emissions? I sincerely hope it is the Government's intention to debate these proposals. Hopefully there will be all-party agreement on including forestation as part of the allowances afforded to this country in terms of our targets.

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