Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

If he sends a letter to the Minister, he can expect to get a reply. The third matter raised was the question of climate change impact assessments. It is obvious that not every Government decision is subject to a climate change impact assessment. Some decisions do not necessitate such assessments. Climate change impact assessments will be brought forward by the relevant Departments, where relevant, in respect of Government initiatives that come forward.

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