Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE) | Oireachtas source

I hear what the Minister of State is saying. I now understand the distinction between his opposition to amendments Nos. 4 and 6. However, even in respect of amendment No. 4, it seems GNI has to abide by and is covered by the climate Bill on a very abstract level. If it were an active function, however, it would mean GNI would turn down some connection requests and would not accept everything because its plan is that it needs to get away from fossil fuels.

We should take the opportunity to do this tonight. I would be interested in pursuing further - in fairness the Minister of State did not have the time - the issue of everything that happened regarding the so-called islanded data centre developments. It is a real shame we are not taking that opportunity. We are changing the basis of GNI. We should also be doing that with Coillte and all semi-State organisations to bring to the heart of them not just operating on the basis of what is currently economy and efficiency but what is in line with our climate and biodiversity goals. I will press the amendments. I hope the Chair of our committee will vote for the amendments he brought forward on Committee Stage.

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