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Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Deputy Duncan Smith indicated that he would withdraw amendment No. 12.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I am sorry to interrupt Deputy Collins, will he confirm that he is on the grounds of the Leinster House complex?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Deputy.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Amendments Nos. 20 to 23, inclusive, are related and may be taken together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice not to comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I remind Members that they are only allowed to participate in this meeting if they are physically located on the Leinster House complex. In this regard, I ask all Members,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Grid (1 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: 75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is taking to ensure that Ireland has the electricity grid infrastructure that will support the development of offshore wind off the west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29425/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Grid (1 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Will the Minister tell me the measures he is taking to ensure Ireland has the electricity grid and infrastructure that will support the development of offshore wind off the west coast, and if he will make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Grid (1 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister for his response. This is a very significant opportunity for the west coast and indeed also for my home city of Limerick. The ESB-Equinor project that was announced earlier in the year will be the first of many similar projects costing €5 billion and representing 1.4 GW yet it is only scratching the surface of the potential that is there. Indeed that potential...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Grid (1 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I agree that the Shannon Estuary certainly has a unique role to play with grid connections and, as we know, Shannon Foynes Port has a railway connection as well, which could be part of the development of the industry locally in Limerick and the mid-west. As well as the Minister doing what he can at a national level, we in Limerick need to ensure we recognise the scale of this opportunity for...

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

Brian Leddin: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of efforts to reduce the use of single-use plastic items such as cutlery, plates and straws in addition to expanded polystyrene containers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29424/21]

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

Brian Leddin: We must recover from the pandemic in a way that increases the resilience of our country. I am proud of the role my party has played in government to achieve this. Over half of the €1 billion investment announced yesterday will be spent on climate projects, exceeding the EU's target of 37%. Responsible governance seeks to leave things better for future generations. We should...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Business of Select Committee (8 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Apologies have been received from Deputy Alan Farrell. Deputy Emer Higgins will substitute for him. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice not to comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I remind members that they are only allowed to participate in this...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: As Deputy Michael Collins had moved the amendment and spoken to it, we can now hear the Minister's reply.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 46, in the names of Deputies Mattie McGrath, Nolan, Michael Collins, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae and O'Donoghue, was discussed with No. 45. I do not believe any of the Deputies are there to move this so I will move on.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: As Deputy Naughten is not in the same parliamentary group as Deputy Nolan, I am advised by the clerk to the committee that he cannot.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Amendment Nos. 47 and 48 are also in the names of Deputies Mattie McGrath, Nolan, Michael Collins, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae and O'Donoghue so I will move on.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 49 is in the name of Deputies Pringle and Joan Collins who also are not present.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 50 is in the names of Deputies Mattie McGrath, Nolan, Michael Collins, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae and O'Donoghue, who are not present.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 51 was discussed with No. 44. Deputy Fitzmaurice is not here to move the amendment.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 52 is in the names of Deputies Mattie McGrath, Nolan, Michael Collins, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae and O'Donoghue and was discussed with No. 7. The Deputies are not present.