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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I outlined the six activities that were articulated to us. From Mr. Noone's perspective, there is no understanding that workers will transition to these areas of activity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: There is the language of the just transition. It is important for us to acknowledge as a committee that recommendation No. 7 speaks of making proper provision for the protection of the rights of the workers impacted. There was an overwhelming mandate. Today's interaction has been very useful and we are now beginning to develop the language of the just transition and tease it out. Does the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: The midlands has a particular geography. Mr. Healy has mentioned deep retrofitting schemes and the housing stock in an area that might have potential. Has congress engaged with the company on the retraining and upskilling potential? Is it something that must be elevated beyond current talks or dialogue with the company on terms and conditions, voluntary redundancies and so on? How do we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: Is the skills audit live?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I would say that Deputy Ryan will have time to ask his questions.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 296. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance claim by a person (details supplied). [51079/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I welcome the Minister. He has been very open and engaging. I perceive from him a sense of energy regarding what needs to be done here. With that in mind, is the all-of-government approach modelled on a Cabinet subcommittee whereby all the line Departments will report directly to the Taoiseach via the Minister's Department?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: My view, bearing in mind that I was involved in the action plan for jobs with the Minister, is that having clear metrics to be measured and clear targets is the only way to reach milestones. We now need to start reaching serious milestones. If it is perceived that the mechanism in question is one by which people turn up without identifiable actions, right down to the micro level, it might fail.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: May I ask about carbon budgeting as a tool? The Minister spoke highly of the intervention of the Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Watt. Is is envisaged that carbon budgeting will be used as a tool by line Departments to ensure a decarbonisation agenda? Representatives of the IPCC who were before the committee spoke about the successful application...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: Do we have a timeline for those? Perhaps the Minister could report back even if he does not have one now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: If we are to reflect accurately the recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly in producing our own report, carbon budgeting will be one of the areas-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: Indeed. We would welcome any move towards that. The Minister gave very specific examples, including on market failure and regulatory frameworks. I am sure he is interested in ensuring the deep retrofitting of buildings, including public buildings, private dwellings and schools. We had very positive engagement with the Tipperary Energy Agency. I believe strongly that if the Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: The SEAI is an agency of the Minister's Department. I respectfully ask him to examine the Tipperary model and kick the tyres in that regard. It is an excellent model. The other point relates to the just transition. If the Minister cannot respond now, he can come back to me. The language of the just transition has gained serious traction. It refers to fairness for workers who are...

Climate Change: Statements (6 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: May I rise on a point of order?

Climate Change: Statements (6 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I find this disconcerting. Minister of State after Minister of State is rolling in here, giving us a five-minute statement, going through the motions and then walking out again. This is one of the greatest crises that we have faced nationally and globally in generations. More respect should be given to the issue at hand in the first instance.

Climate Change: Statements (6 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: There are young people here today. The optics of this with regard to how this Parliament deals with this issue are atrocious. I wish to record that.

Climate Change: Statements (6 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I express my disappointment that there are not senior Ministers present for this discussion on such a vital topic. Nobody would deny that the Minister is absolutely committed to addressing climate change. His integrity in respect of the issue is beyond question. His interaction with the Joint Committee on Climate Action was one of quality and there was a clear commitment on his part to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Parking Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 97. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of car parking spaces provided for staff working within Dublin, Limerick and Cork city and to agencies therein. [52008/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Parking Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 125. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of car parking spaces provided for staff working within Dublin, Limerick and Cork city and to agencies therein. [52010/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Parking Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of car parking spaces provided for staff working within Dublin, Limerick and Cork city and to agencies therein. [52009/18]