Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

8 o’clock

Given that I would not win a vote on the matter, I will accept the Minister's amendment. However, I do not agree with him or with Deputy Eamon Ryan. Positive discrimination is where one checks the balance where it needs to be redressed. I honestly believe that the bodies which advocate in respect of climate change issues are too weak on environmental issues. This is why we need to reserve places or a place - I am not talking about the entire board - for somebody whose sole raison d'êtrerelates to environmental issues rather than whether they are making enough money or representing a section of industry. It would be worth it. I disagree with the Minister and Deputy Eamon Ryan. However, given that they will win in any event, I will accept what the Minister says and I will encourage people to apply.

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