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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: My time is up. I ask Mr. Lynott to consider setting out for the committee the timelines for the delivery of that battery storage he mentioned, perhaps later on in the discussion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: Continuing that theme through to security of supply, I wish to discuss the interconnection, offshore and other options that we are exploring, as well as future technological developments, in particular those relating to hydrogen, which fascinates not just the Chairman, but me. I am very interested at looking at interconnector delivery. As far as I am aware, we are looking at approximately 36...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: As somebody who does not normally like members going on and on, I am contributing for the third time. I ask my colleagues to forgive me. I wish to touch upon the issue battery development again. While it is an area of emerging technology, we have seen a significant shift in terms of capacity in batteries in recent years, particularly in the last decade. I am sure that will continue,...

Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: Before I call Deputy Shortall, I wish to advise Deputy Flaherty that I have a slot after Deputy Shortall's for the full 11 minutes.

Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: I call Deputy Joe Flaherty who has 11 minutes.

Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)

Alan Farrell: That is absolutely fine. I understand the motion and the Bill being too close together, ostensibly on the same issue. I thank the Minister for bringing this matter before us, which is an opportunity for every Member of the House to have their say on the quite extraordinary measures introduced in the last Dáil and renewed in this one. These are necessary steps at an extraordinary time...

Situation in Belarus: Motion (1 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minster of State for the strong statement from this House, and I trust the motion will pass later. I admire the principled stance the Government has taken on this matter. I acknowledge the speed with which the UN has acknowledged that this matter, particularly the forced landing of an aircraft to extract a citizen from it, is very serious....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 86. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the volume and type of grant applications under the circular economy innovation grant scheme which is €250,000 for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29401/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 107. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the analysis on the consultation on the proposed deposit and return scheme, the introduction of which is planned for quarter three of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29402/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 195. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the recruitment of a Director of the National Cyber Security Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29821/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of Ireland’s recycling targets for 2025 as detailed in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29816/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 191. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the level of plastic recycling in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29817/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the total recycling in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29818/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of waste incinerated in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29819/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures taken by his Department to ensure waste is recycled in an environmentally friendly method when exported from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29820/21]

National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Statements (2 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, for his presence during the debate. There are many good aspects of the national recovery and resilience plan and I welcome its introduction with all the stated aims and programmes outlined by the Minister, and I very much look forward to his closing remarks later. After 15 months of Covid-19, the plan's publication is a decisive moment in the...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: For the benefit of the discussion and as a point of fact, the Government accepted 68 amendments from the committee arising from the debate we have had thus far. That is worthy of mention in the context of the discussion that has gone on.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vaccination Programme (15 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: 451. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policy his Department will adopt for employees who opt out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31945/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: I can confirm I am in Leinster House. Although, as I said earlier, I will have to leave to attend the convention centre at some point during the course of the meeting, I will tune in remotely. I thank both of the witnesses for their comprehensive opening statements. I really appreciate it. As a complete novice to the agricultural sector with the exception of perhaps a little knowledge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Alan Farrell: I thank Professor Matthews for that clarity. I think that is helpful for all of us. I suppose all is not lost then necessarily in terms of-----