Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

A number of pieces of legislation arise from the Government's environmental programme, but the urgency of this case requires action now. At present, no licensing is required for this private company to take this action. Will the Taoiseach ensure that the Chemicals Bill, which is being taken in the House at present, will deal with the safe transportation and disposal of chemicals?

My second question concerns an announcement last January by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan. Today, a report was published by Sustainable Energy Ireland shows that in 16 years energy consumption has risen by 62%. That has serious implications for us for the future. Back in January, the Minister announced that he was improving the tariff scheme for offshore wind.

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