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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Brian Leddin: Which local authority is that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Brian Leddin: Limerick has reported back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Brian Leddin: When did they report back?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Brian Leddin: When did they engage on that? The reason I ask-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Brian Leddin: I ask because we have a new directly elected Mayor of Limerick with a mandate for the development of the city, county and region. The mayor has a very strong ambition and vision for transport-orientated development and I would strongly argue another engagement needs to happen with the new Mayor of Limerick before the report is finalised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework: Discussion (11 Jul 2024)

Brian Leddin: I thank the witnesses.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (9 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: 610.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the Schools Photovoltaic Programme will be opened to schools which were not eligible to apply in the first phase; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34872/24]

CJEU Judgment in Apple State Aid Case: Statements (18 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: I very much welcome the Minister's statement and the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. With respect to the rights and wrongs of this and previous Governments' challenging of the case, I was not a Member of the Oireachtas in those days, so I defer to the experts on tax law and international tax law. I believe some of those experts are in this House, especially sitting...

CJEU Judgment in Apple State Aid Case: Statements (18 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: Previous Governments.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: 17. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the National Swimming Strategy 2024-2027; the supports that will be provided under this strategy to increase access and participation across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36877/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Olympic Games (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: 40. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports that will be provided for Irish participation at the Olympic and Paralympic games in Los Angeles 2028, following the success of Ireland’s athletes at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36876/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Brian Leddin: 214.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of schools nominated for rounds one and two of the safe routes to school programme funded by his Department where works have been completed as of June 2024; the number of schools in those rounds where works have not been completed; when the remaining works will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Review of the Climate Action Plan: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: I have received apologies from Deputies Alan Farrell and Whitmore. The purpose of today's meeting is to have a discussion in advance of the next iteration of the climate action plan, subsequent to the Climate Change Advisory Council, CCAC, and EPA reports from earlier in the summer. On behalf of the committee, I am very happy to welcome the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and his officials to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Review of the Climate Action Plan: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister for his opening statement. I invite members to indicate if they would like to ask the Minister questions. I might go first. I will pick up on two remarks from his statement. The first is that we have managed to decouple economic growth from emissions, which is very welcome. The other is that the Minister believes transport emissions have peaked and that they will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Review of the Climate Action Plan: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister for that very comprehensive answer, which is much appreciated. I will go to colleagues now and Deputy O’Rourke is first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Review of the Climate Action Plan: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister and Deputy Murphy. We can now go into the second round. My apologies, I did not see that Senator Higgins had indicated to speak. She is currently muted. I will come back to the Senator. I have a quick question for the Minister while the microphone is being sorted out. The Minister mentioned that the DMAP for the south coast went through the Cabinet on Tuesday....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Review of the Climate Action Plan: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: To be clear, is the Minister saying that the test sites would be on the south coast, the west coast or both?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Review of the Climate Action Plan: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister. I call Senator Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Review of the Climate Action Plan: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: Sorry Senator, let the Minister answer the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Review of the Climate Action Plan: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (19 Sep 2024)

Brian Leddin: The Senator can come back in. There is time for that so let the Minister answer.