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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Professor McMullin. I do not mean to be rude by cutting across him, given that the detail and quality of his answers are perfect, but many other members wish to come in. I ask him to keep his responses short and I apologise for having to interrupt. I really want to accommodate all members in their questions. There is another session after this one, so we have to conclude in...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: There is no need to apologise. It was just about the time constraints.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: Thank you, Professor. I am going to have to curtail you. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae has waited patiently while committee members have asked questions. I call the Deputy to make a brief contribution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: I ask the professor to answer within a minute, if that is possible.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: Thank you. I thank members for their questions. On behalf of the committee, I thank Professor McMullin for a very engaging, interesting and insightful session and engagement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: The increase in utility bills is the issue that is impacting people on the ground. Obviously, these increases can be dictated by international scenarios, but does the CRU see anything that can be done in the short term to address the matter? Will the increase in wind after a significant lull reduce utility bills for the Irish consumer in any way?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: In relation to utility bills, are we completely at the mercy of international circumstances, or is there anything we can do domestically in the short term? For example, will the fact that it is windier at the moment cause utility bills to reduce?
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Prices (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: 79. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will investigate the possibility of increasing the income limit for pensioners when considering the fuel allowance in the context of increasing energy costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48672/21]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Priorities (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: 150. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way his Department is assisting Youth Climate Justice efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48695/21]
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Unemployment (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: 297. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures he has undertaken within his remit to address the issue of youth employment and youth employability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48696/21]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: As this part of the meeting is confined to 45 minutes, I propose that each member be given two minutes to address their questions to the witnesses to ensure that all members get an opportunity to pose their questions. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (resumed) (5 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: If we take this back to our constituents, their three biggest concerns are the fear of energy blackouts this winter, the predicted massive rising costs of utility bills, and sustainability and huge desire to move away from fossil fuels. I will focus my questions around those issues. My first questions are to EirGrid. There may be an overlap here and I may be directing questions in the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: Apologies have been received from Deputies Brian Leddin, Bríd Smith and Jennifer Whitmore. The purpose of today's meeting is to commence pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the circular economy Bill. From the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, I welcome Mr. Leslie Carberry, principal officer; Mr. Kevin O’Donoghue, principal officer; Mr. Alex...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: At this point we will take questions from members. As this meeting is confined to a maximum of three hours, I propose that each member is given two minutes to ask their question in order to ensure all members get an opportunity. Is that agreed? Agreed. We will be able to be liberal with the two-minute timeframe considering we have three hours available. There should, therefore, be no...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Deputy Bruton. Mr. Carberry or any of the other witnesses who wish to respond to or comment on Deputy Bruton's questions, please feel free.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Mr. Carberry. Deputy Bruton, do you want to come back in?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Deputy Bruton. As I said, if any of the other witnesses wants to jump in at any point, he or she should feel free to do so. I call Senator Higgins.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: We will now move to Senator Lynn Boylan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Mr. Carberry.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Oct 2021)
Christopher O'Sullivan: The next speaker is Deputy Cronin.