Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

In the context of her contribution to the committee, she indicated that she is exploring a number of options but she has not been specific. Following his discussions about these matters with the Minister, Deputy Coughlan, will the Minister indicate what specific proposals we can expect from the agricultural sector to help reduce carbon emissions in 2008 and 2009? At this stage, I am sure the Minister has a number of specific proposals that his ministerial colleague, Deputy Coughlan, has discussed with him. Do they include no-till agriculture, special dietary requirements for animals or tapping into methane gases from farms? What measures can we expect to see being implemented in the agricultural sector?

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