Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

We were not able to meet the rate of growth requirements set out in our programme for Government. A number of available mechanisms, such as the emissions trading system and the non-emissions trading system, must be considered. This is a lesson for the future. Regarding carbon sinks and so on, we must determine to what extent we can ensure a comprehensive approach by the Commission——

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