Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

In response to Deputy McManus, these are matters for the Oireachtas and for me to consider should such an invitation come. I have indicated the seriousness of the Government's intent by reason of the fact that the Cabinet sub-committee on climate change and energy security has met on a number of occasions, is engaged on the issue and is trying to devise strategies that will help us to meet our challenging commitments while not damaging the economy. We are intent on finding solutions that are practical and that meet the requirements of the situation. As I said, I have taken a special advisor in that area as an indication of the seriousness of our intent.

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