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- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2 to 6 together. The Cabinet committee on climate change and the green economy has met on two occasions in the past year on 25 November 2013 and 24 February 2014. In addition, the associated senior officials group meets as appropriate throughout the year to ensure a co-ordinated approach to the Government's priorities in this area, including work on...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: That is a good question. It is finally dawning on people that this is a matter of exceptional importance. I would heed the warning given by former President Robinson who has a great deal of expertise in this area. Whether the timescale is as brief as she points out is something I cannot judge but clearly when one looks at weather patterns all over the world, one can see the changing nature...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: No, it has not, but I assume it will do so at its next meeting. As I understand it, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, has completed the Bill which will be published very shortly. I expect it will go to Cabinet at the next meeting. The European Council did discuss the 2030 climate and energy framework. Obviously, Ireland recognises the basis of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I agree with Deputy Higgins that the debate has intensified and come close to us here. There is evidence before our eyes of a change in weather patterns and climate over the last years. It is true to say that we are burning €6 billion to €7 billion of imported fossil fuels and must discuss and decide on alternatives to that. I know the test site off Annagh Head in north Mayo...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: That is a renewable rant and a renewable speech given with high octane levels of energy. It is the usual stuff from the Deputy.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I agree with the Deputy that climate change is now a real priority and that there is a need for a real and genuine discussion on sustainable energy and what that means. His comment in regard to the expansion of the deserts speaks for itself. It is perfectly legitimate to have protest in the country. The scale of any particular protest depends on the issue involved. It is not evidence of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: On my way here the other day I passed the turbines off the Wicklow coast, which, while small in number, appeared to be turning. Deputy Boyd Barrett also mentioned Dublin Bay but failed to mention shale gas, which is another issue I am sure he will not want to discuss.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy also mentioned solar, geothermal, hydro and wind energy, but did not mention fracking. I am sure he would like if that became Government policy such that there would be mass protest countrywide.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: If we are to have a discussion, let us discuss all the mix. The Deputy and I know people whose houses are heated by solar energy, which does not require bright sunshine every day. Geothermal energy is expensive but appears to work exceptionally well for those who have the financial resources to avail of it. Hydro energy is an issue in a number of small places around the country. In...
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. a9, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the draft Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other persons) Order 2014; and No. 19, Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 - Committee and Remaining Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in the event that Topical...
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: This is a matter relevant to the Department of the Taoiseach. What I read into the record in terms of the Order of Business for today was hand delivered to the leaders of the Opposition at 1.30 p.m. today. The Minister for Justice and Equality is in Luxembourg. This is an important issue that requires clarity and decisiveness from a Government perspective. This is the reason I propose to...
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I know that.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: Yes. It was circulated at 2.30 p.m. after it had been cleared by the Cabinet.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I do not agree with the Deputy's assertion regarding a lack of leadership on climate change. As I stated on Question Time, the Cabinet committee on climate change and the green economy met formally on two occasions and the officials on the committee have been meeting on a regular basis since its most recent meeting. The Minister has prepared a Bill and it will be published following the...
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: That is due to be published later this year.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy has a case in respect of the convention. We have not discussed the relevant reports but they will be discussed after Easter. I have already discussed this matter with the Government Chief Whip. The Cabinet committee on climate change and the green economy met on 24 February, when it discussed a number of issues. As already stated on Question Time, the first meeting of the...
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: No, it is not. The Bill will be published later this year.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I visited the Black Valley last summer and they were very happy with me-----
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: -----particularly in the context of single farm payments, Pillar 2 funding and everything else we ensured was retained for the good farmers of Kerry.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I saw the Deputy's van outside Kilgarvan. It was parked sideways on to the road.