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

Michelle Mulherin: I know the town does not fall under CFRAM.

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

Michelle Mulherin: Yes.

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

Michelle Mulherin: I would like to know the various stages involved. Does it require detailed design-----

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

Michelle Mulherin: -----and then a planning application?

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

Michelle Mulherin: What is the timeline on this?

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

Michelle Mulherin: That is fine. I would appreciate it if the witnesses would revert to me.

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

Michelle Mulherin: That is a matter for the Acting Chairman. I want more information on the Crossmolina scheme and the flood defences planned for the town. I am very concerned about this. The need for a scheme in Crossmolina has been established for a number of years and consultations have been ongoing since 2013 or 2014. Statutory public consultation was undertaken during the summer and we were honoured...

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

Michelle Mulherin: There is an expectation that it will proceed to construction. When will it be completed?

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

Michelle Mulherin: That is great.

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

Michelle Mulherin: Deputy Eamon Ryan wondered if environmental issues were being handled as sensitively as possible. In Crossmolina there is a clear issue where properties were being flooded, but because of the presence of the freshwater pearl mussel the OPW would not dredge the area. People's homes, lives and businesses are being destroyed. I cannot relate to any of the experiences spoken about because we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Brexit on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (6 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Yes. Many of the items have been covered, and I have read the comprehensive submission. When I came in, Mr. Savage was responding to one of my colleagues on concerns raised about Food Wise 2025. Is there a threat to it? Mr. Savage acknowledged a serious threat from Mercosur, which has to be dealt with and which is ongoing. I did not hear Mr. Savage mention anything about steps we might...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Brexit on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (6 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: To clarify, Mr. Savage is considering the threats in respect of Food Wise 2025, targets and ambitions for growth but there is clearly another dialogue on the subject that is threatening agriculture as we know it. I am not saying things cannot be worked through. I am talking about demands coming from certain quarters in respect of agricultural production, including beef and dairy production....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Brexit on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion (6 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I will get straight to the point. On the issue of the transition, it is essential that we achieve a low-carbon or zero-carbon economy in addition to the company's objectives. Much of the presentation referred to issues that will arise in the midlands when the company stops burning peat, including the question of what the transition will involve, the impact on staff, plans for 500 new jobs...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Does Mr. Donnellan accept the principle that the people living closest to wind farms should benefit to a greater degree than individuals who live ten miles away?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I have a letter which states-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I have asked for engagement, but Mr. Reilly said a board needs to be put in place first to administer this fund.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Any discussions that are going on with the community are without prejudice and do not mean anything. Is that the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: The issue is the infrastructure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I have a couple of questions on micro-generation, which is key. It appears from what Mr. McCormick said that there is no technical or regulatory framework so if we were to proceed right now, micro-generation would be offline and people would not be feeding into the grid. Mr. McCormick said EirGrid tried to anticipate renewables coming online and that, if wind was forecast for a few days,...