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

The Minister, Deputy McConalogue, was in the Chamber yesterday when we discussed the culling of the herd under a motion brought before the House. On a few occasions, I mentioned the name of Larry Goodman in relation to agricultural policy and how it is impacting on our environment, particularly on our rivers. His name appears again today, like the proverbial bad penny. Lansdowne Oil and Gas corporation is suing the State for at least €100 million because of the denial of a licence to develop Barryroe, of which Mr. Goodman is a major shareholder. I brought a Bill to this House in 2018 and for the past two years, I have been waiting for a money message on it. It is called the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018. Had the Government passed that Bill, we would not be facing these fines today. It would have been impossible for any company under that EU charter of energy, which we should not be in. We should pull out of that. It is a bit late now that we are facing fines from a company connected with Goodman for €100 million. What does the Minister have to say about that? When will be get the money message on the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018? We are waiting two years for it.

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