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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: However, it is not just numbers. Teagasc will get into the weeds, so to speak, and perhaps propose policy measures that might be appropriate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: Would it not be Wellington?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank Senator McGahon and Mr. Ó Brolcháin for being the first to reference Napoleon in this committee. I might be the first to reference the Duke of Wellington, who was probably mapping the country in 1812, rather than his adversary in France. I have one question and if there are no other questions from members we will wrap it up quickly. On the 2018 baseline and given the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: At some point, we are going to have to decide policy while not knowing. There will always be an evolution of measurements and science, but we need to design policies such that we allow for a greater understanding in the future. I do not know how we will do that. It is going to be very difficult.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Richards for that response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: If there are no further questions from members, we will conclude. I thank all of those in attendance for their contributions. I also thank Professor O'Mara, who had to leave early. This was a comprehensive interesting session. I thank our guests for their very detailed opening statement, which gave us a great deal to think about. We will have another session on the topic next week. That...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Monuments (17 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: 6. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to make funding streams available to King John's Castle in Limerick, following the recent handover of the castle to Limerick City and County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56959/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Monuments (17 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: As the Minister knows, just a few months ago, King John's Castle in Limerick was handed over by the Shannon Group to Limerick City and County Council. What funding streams might be available for the council as it seeks to develop King John's Castle as a tourist amenity?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Monuments (17 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister for her answer and acknowledge the important separation between her role as Minister and Fáilte Ireland. King John's Castle in Limerick is a truly iconic structure. The word "iconic" has been overused and abused down through the years but it absolutely applies to King John's Castle, which is at the heart of Limerick city. I know that Limerick people would welcome...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Monuments (17 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister. I ask her to consider a visit to King John's Castle and the wider Limerick and mid-west area. There are many amenities there. I know she has visited already. Her officials will obviously liaise with the council as to when the appropriate time might be to visit King John's Castle. We look forward to that. On the broader issue of sustainable tourism she mentioned,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: I am conscious of Dr. O' Mara's time so I will ask a couple of questions before he leaves. What Mr. Ó Brolcháin has said is a very positive view and points a way forward that gets us out of some of the real difficulties we have had in this conversation around rewetting. He is saying, and I think Teagasc representatives are also saying, that it does not mean we are flooding land...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (17 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: 101. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of individuals from Ukraine who are being housed in private properties where the owner is in receipt of the recognition payment; if he will provide an update on the number of pledged properties which have been deemed suitable for the placement of a person or family from Ukraine; the number of such...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (17 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: 120. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of childcare services that have signed a core funding contract to date; the average payment to a service under core funding; the aggregate monetary support provided to early years' services throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56920/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (22 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: 81. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding progress stemming from COP27 on climate finance for the developing world for climate mitigation and adaptation measures, including a loss and damage facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57846/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (22 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: What is the position on progress stemming from COP27 on climate finance for the developing world for climate mitigation and adaptation measures, including a loss and damage facility?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (22 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State for his answer. I take the opportunity to commend the Department officials on the sterling, incredible work they did in the last two weeks at COP. They are a credit to the Minister and Minister of State, to the Department, the Oireachtas, the country and the EU. They have shown the power of small countries as well. The influence this country has on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (22 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the comments about the Minister, Deputy Ryan. I share the view, and I am sure it is shared across both Houses, of the Minister's influence on this key subject. History will show that this was a turning point. COP26 and COP27 are a turning point in how we address the damage being caused to countries that have not caused this problem. We have caused the problem, in the West in...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: In advance of the changeover in a few weeks' time, I want to raise the issue of the lack of and deficit in health services and infrastructure in the mid-west region. I believe the Tánaiste is aware of this. There is a huge demographic challenge as we look to five, ten and 15 years ahead. We have challenges at the moment but as we go forward to the end of the decade and into the next...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: I have received apologies from Senator Higgins. The purpose of this session is to have a discussion on carbon sequestration, carbon sources and sinks, and land management. Nature restoration is a related issue. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Dr. Ken Byrne, University of Limerick, who is in the committee room with us. Joining us online from Germany is Professor Hans Joosten,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Brian Leddin: We will now hear from Professor Joosten.