Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

This deal has made people sit up and take a look at the role of investment funds in protecting or enhancing the environment, and at Coillte’s relationship with investment funds. Both are important matters to consider.

A number of questions arise. Why did Coillte select Gresham House? What procurement process was put in place? Gresham House came up with a great blurb but it is not unique in that. Many investment funds around the world are into greenwashing these days. Were all the other greenwashing investment funds allowed to bid? If not, why? Why did Gresham House choose Coillte?

In the short time available to me, I wish to posit some answers. The Minister of State might disagree with them. If she does, I would like to know why. Before I continue, though, I wish to thank Deputy Boyd Barrett for something I found on the People Before Profit website this morning. I read The Irish Times, RTÉ and the People Before Profit website. I am joking, but there was an interesting letter that-----

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