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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Ms MacEvilly for that. I will not keep people here any longer. It has been a fascinating engagement. I only absorbed so much of it as it is so technical and complex. There is so much in it but it is brilliant that we have an advisory body, such as the CCAC, and the energy regulator in the same room for the same debate. It went in many different directions but they were all very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Melvin. It is very useful to get that on the record. To echo Deputy O'Sullivan's comments, it is fantastic to hear that these new generation facilities are coming on stream in the next few weeks and months. It will certainly allay the concerns and fears of individuals, householders and businesses throughout the country. Those fears have quite legitimately been there in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: Ms MacEvilly looked as though she was going to come in. Does she want to briefly make a contribution?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: The witnesses will notice that the bells are ringing. We cannot hear them but it says "Vótáil" on the screens. We will suspend for the duration of the division and Mr. Gannon can come back in at that point.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: Apologies have been received from Deputy Devlin. This meeting has been convened to consider the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 29. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Ossian Smyth. Before I begin, I will read out the note on privilege. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State for his opening statement. I invite members to ask questions. I call Deputy Bruton.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: It is great for a Minister of State and a former Minister to have time with one another to explore these matters. Perhaps Deputy Martin Kenny is a future Minister of State.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State. If he provides that information, we will circulate it to members. Are there any more questions? That concludes consideration of the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 29. I thank the Minister of State and his officials for assisting the committee with our consideration of the Supplementary Estimate.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Message to the Dáil (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2023: Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister of State. Yesterday I explained the rationale for this amendment. In time, as the office of mayor evolves, not only in Limerick but throughout the country, we will probably look at new revenue streams for the office and a different kind of service being provided by mayors in this country. Having the benefit of the adjournment of the debate and having listened to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: 23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress of the local authorities’ climate action plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50251/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: 46. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress of the local authorities’ climate action plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50192/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: 41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the works undertaken within his Department to fulfil the obligation on member states to carry out an assessment of the existing barriers and potential of development of renewable energy communities in Ireland, as directed in the Renewable Energy Directive II, Article 22, paragraph 3; and if he...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 4 is to clarify that each councillor on Limerick City and County Council will get individual input into the review of the Act, rather than a compromise opinion from the council as a whole. That is important. On amendment No. 5, it is important that experts in local government have input into the process. It is a reasonable amendment to suggest that individuals would be...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I move amendment No. 4: In page 10, line 31, to delete "Limerick City and County Council" and substitute "members of Limerick City and County Council individually".

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I move amendment No. 5: In page 10, line 31, after "forum" to insert the following: ", individuals with knowledge of, or expertise in, the administration of local government in Ireland and internationally".