Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Taoiseach for the detail of his reply. The purpose of the question is to try to ensure, in accordance with Government policy, that all Departments can make a meaningful contribution so as not to leave the brunt of the heavy load in one or two Departments only. It is also an opportunity to ensure we in this country are fairly treated vis-à-visour European competitors and non-European competitors, with particular reference to those who might be direct competitors insofar as our exports are concerned. It is critical that we move forward in a united way that ensures we meet our climate change targets on the one hand and that we do not impoverish ourselves in the course thereof on the other or in any way dismantle any sector of our industry that would be allowed in other European or non-European countries.

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