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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directive on Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (16 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I understand that an independent retailer is one that deals directly with a wholesaler and does its own negotiating. Where do independent retailers sit in the hierarchy of business models in the grocery sector? Are they all linked to franchises or collective buying groups whereby they all have the power to offer below-cost alcohol, or whatever they are selling? Are there any independent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the delegates for joining us and their document. The presentation states the enterprise sector was not identified specifically as one responsible for preparing sectoral adaptation plans under the national adaptation framework. What are the delegates' views in that regard? Were they surprised or had they been invited to make a submission?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I note the reference to driving growth in the global clean technology sector. What opportunities for business have the delegates identified to help us all to change the way we do business? How are they planning to encourage people to invest in renewable energy measures and so forth?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland was referred to. In what way is the Department connecting with it? We heard at one of our previous meetings that the retrofitting of domestic houses was going to be crucial. I believe there will be a great deal of business in that area for small and medium enterprises. Does the Department have a link with local enterprise offices, for example?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The message coming through from everybody is that a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach will have to be taken. Getting the message out on climate change through the LEOs is something we welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: It is a good that this is my final group of questions. Professor Ferguson mentioned some of the State agencies and referred to bogs. I am from the midlands so, naturally enough, my ears pricked up straight away. What kind of engagement have the witnesses had with the biggest landowners in the country, namely, Bord na Móna and Coillte, regarding the resources they possess? They are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome members and viewers who may be watching proceedings on Oireachtas TV to the ninth public session of the Joint Committee on Climate Action. At the request of the broadcasting and recording services, members and visitors in the Public Gallery are requested to ensure that, for the duration of the meeting, their mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to aeroplane, safe or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Mr. McCarthy. As members are aware, we have a strict speaking rota during the question-and-answer session. We have allocated approximately 60 minutes for this session because representatives from the OPW are coming in later. I ask members to limit themselves to asking questions rather than making statements. I call Deputy Bríd Smith.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I do not believe that is within the remit of this particular Department. Those grants are the responsibility of the SEAI. The Deputy should keep her questions directed at those areas that are the responsibility of this Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. McCarthy says he can clarify that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I am very conscious of the fact the Deputy has just ten minutes so I just want to make sure-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I will make sure the Deputy gets her time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Is that in relation to the work this Department is doing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I remind the Deputy that the Office of Public Works, OPW, will be coming before the committee in an hour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Is there anybody from Fianna Fáil who might contribute? I know Senator Daly is down as-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Would Deputy Chambers like to speak?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Would Deputy Heydon like to speak?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I will open the discussion to the floor now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: If Mr. McCarthy could send that directly to the clerk to the committee, we can circulate it to everybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Senator Grace O'Sullivan may go ahead. The Senator's time is screeching to a halt.