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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: The Deputy can go back and forth.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I am taking this question on behalf of my party colleague Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. What is the status of the proposed charge on single-use coffee cups? What is causing the delay to its introduction and what is the anticipated timeline for its introduction?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State. As he will be well aware, 200 million coffee cups go to landfill in this country every year. It is about time we did something about that and I congratulate him on all the efforts he has made to date in that regard. I am a regular customer at the Abbey River Coffee café, located in the historic Potato Market next to Mathew Bridge in Limerick. It is a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister of State's reply. I would say there is overwhelming support among the general public for this measure. I would argue that many businesses are not pulling in the other direction. The business I spoke about in Limerick certainly wants to see progress in the area. It is just one example of thousands across the country that want to do the right thing and that are taking...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 687. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of the 4,150 jobs given for industry-supported full-time and part-time jobs (details supplied) that consist of jobs in the greyhound racing industry only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9631/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 688. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of the 10,361 given for the total number of persons deriving economic benefit from the greyhound sector, that refers to those deriving economic benefit from the greyhound racing sector exclusively (details supplied); the level of economic benefit derived from greyhound racing that qualifies individuals for inclusion in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 689. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proportion of the figure of €103.8 million per annum for the gross wage bill that refers to wages earned by those involved exclusively in the greyhound racing industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9633/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 690. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of the estimated €88.2 million given for net incomes generated in the greyhound racing industry, that relates to net incomes generated solely by the industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9634/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 691. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proportion 6,211 owners that refers to owners of greyhounds used solely in the greyhound racing industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9635/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 692. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify the meaning of greyhound industry in several references on page 4 of a report (details supplied); if it refers to greyhound racing alone or includes hare coursing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9636/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: It is four years since the people of Limerick decided that we would have a directly-elected mayor. My constituency colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, has helpfully indicated that we will have legislation next month, all going well. I thank the Minister of State. We need to make sure that the legislation is meaningful and that there is proper devolution of power from Dublin...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss Climate Action Plan 2023. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, and his officials to the meeting. As usual, I will read out the note on privilege, which is to remind the witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: I invite members to indicate if they want to ask questions. As we have a fairly good turnout, I will be strict with the five-minute slots for members to ask questions and get answers. I encourage them not to delay in asking their questions and I will press the Minister on the time limits. If we have time, we will have a second and third round. In the past few days, we have seen...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: I very much appreciate the Minister's answer. I do not think any of us wants to stand over a situation where hedgerows are being ripped out in front of our eyes. We know the consequences of that from the point of view of the environment, the protection of nature and carbon sequestration. The issue should be a very high priority for us, for political reasons if for no other reason.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister and call Deputy Dooley.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: I will remind Deputy Dooley of the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: My reading of it is that we are expecting some announcements around April or May.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: There are a lot of questions there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: If we are to bring in the officials, we will go into private session.