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Emissions in the Transport Sector Report: Motion (16 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action entitled "Report on Reducing Emissions in the Transport Sector by 51% by 2030", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 11th June, 2021. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, for joining us here today for this very important debate. The...

Emissions in the Transport Sector Report: Motion (16 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State for standing in for the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, who was not available, and for giving us a very thorough response to the report. I am really happy to hear that he and his colleagues across Government consider it a living document. I firmly believe that it has to be a living document and that it will become more relevant as we continue to try to overcome...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: 129. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a car kilometre reduction target for all car kilometres, both for internal combustion engine and electric vehicles in order for the transport system to be decarbonised at a pace that meets the statutory emissions targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30698/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: 35. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for reviewing the capital acquisition tax rules to support farmers who wish to utilise more than 50% of their land to develop solar farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31332/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: 72. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for reviewing motor tax and vehicle registration tax to discourage the uptake of larger, heavier and inefficient vehicles on roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31333/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (16 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: 112. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for Sarsfield House in Limerick city given its embodied carbon and potential for repurposing and retrofit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31327/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the EU Commissioner for Energy (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: Apologies have been received from Deputies Bruton and Whitmore, and Senators Pauline O'Reilly and Dooley. The purpose of today's meeting is to engage with the European Commissioner for Energy, Ms Kadri Simson, who is visiting Ireland this week. I welcome the Commissioner to the committee. Her officials are here with her. On behalf of the committee I thank the Commissioner for taking the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the EU Commissioner for Energy (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: Thank you very much, Commissioner Simson, for those opening remarks. This will be a short engagement as we have until 3.45 p.m. I propose that each member takes just two minutes to address their questions to the Commissioner to ensure every member gets an opportunity to do that. Commissioner, you touched on many of the areas I was interested in raising with you, but we might go into...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the EU Commissioner for Energy (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Senator. Time is limited and we have to be finished within the next 20 minutes. Other members wish to contribute. Deputy Bríd Smith is next on the list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the EU Commissioner for Energy (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: Was the third question was around the prices?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the EU Commissioner for Energy (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Commissioner and I thank Deputy Smith. I call on Senator Boylan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the EU Commissioner for Energy (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Commissioner. It is 3.45 p.m. so there is no time for further questions. I thank the Commissioner for all her very thorough and comprehensive answers. I also thank the members for their thorough and comprehensive questions. It was a very worthwhile engagement and we got a lot from it. We appreciate the Commissioner coming before the committee and our engagement with her. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: Apologies have been received from Deputies Bríd Smith and Christopher O'Sullivan, and Senator Pauline O'Reilly, who are unable to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to engage with youth representatives from both Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg, and discuss the youth perspective on climate challenges and climate action. First, I thank Senator Mark Daly, Cathaoirleach of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: I welcome Senator Pippa Hackett who is the Minister of State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity. It is a real privilege for us that she is with us and will engage with these young people. I call on her to say a few words.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: On behalf of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, I welcome you all to the Chamber and thank you for taking the time to engage with us on this very important topic. I also welcome those in the Gallery to the Chamber. By way of introduction, my name is Brian Leddin and I am a Green Party Deputy. I was elected to the Dáil in 2020 and I have been Chair of this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: The next speaker is Ms Ruth Cunningham.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: The next speaker is Mr. Kumayl Mustafa from Cork city.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Mustafa. I now call on Mr. Dariusz Konefal from County Longford.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dariusz. I now call Ms Julie Murphy from County Clare.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Brian Leddin: Go raibh maith agat, Julie. I will now move to the participants from Foróige. The first is Ms Mary Osubor Kennedy who has come up from Cork.