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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: Mr. Traas is interested in contributing.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Traas for that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Dunford and Deputy O'Rourke. Senator Pauline O'Reilly has another engagement, if she wants to come in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: The first question is for Dr. Moran.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: Was there a question for Mr. Traas?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: Was that it, Deputy Whitmore?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Sheehan. Was there a question for Mr. Traas? I know there was one for Dr. Moran.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Sheehan for his opinion. It is valued.
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: The conclusions from the last European Council meeting restated Europe's unambiguous approach that it is essential to keep the 1.5°C global warming limit within reach. I take this opportunity to congratulate An Taoiseach on his speech to the Conference of the Parties in Glasgow yesterday. It was an eloquent statement of Ireland's and Europe's commitment. The praise An Taoiseach's...
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: Taxation is a good thing because it gives us revenue to redistribute. We are increasing carbon tax in a progressive way. We did it last year, we will do it this year, and we will continue to do it for the lifetime of this Government.
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: Of course, the European Council also noted that ultimately we need to accelerate the energy transition so that Europe is not at the whim of third countries for its energy supply. We talk about Ireland's opportunity with offshore wind, but when we look at the potential of offshore wind on the Atlantic coast, it is as much a European opportunity as an Irish opportunity. We have so much more...
- Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: I want to address the taxation measures in the Bill. As the Minister outlined, the Government has agreed to a schedule of carbon tax increases up to 2030. There is certainty there for householders and businesses as to what will happen in the future. The Minister correctly stated that it would be absolutely wrong to resile from that signal at the first increase in fuel costs. The programme...
- Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: The Deputy should have got the Luas.
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: 88. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of a grant awarded under the regional enterprise development fund (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52281/21]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (2 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: 490. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the conveyancing process for a special educational needs building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the expected date of completion for this process; the building works that will need to be done to make it safe and a suitable space and classroom for its special educational needs pupils; if these issues can be...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for developing a strategic framework for the development of sustainable transport modes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53657/21]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: What are the Minister of State's plans for developing a strategic framework for the delivery of sustainable transport modes?
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: I am heartened by the commitment to deliver the sustainable mobility planning framework by the end of this year. The framework is a successor to the smarter travel policy, which brought us up to 2020. There was a very good consultation on that policy, which finished around the time of the general election. As we move forward with the new plan with increased ambition, it will be critical to...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: I am very happy to hear the Minister of State's emphasis on rural transport. If we are to solve the challenge of the rural-urban inequity divide generally, we simply have to tackle the challenge of rural transport provision. We should look to pursuing what the Germans and Swiss are doing, with the model of every village, every hour. I acknowledge the Connecting Ireland launch last week,...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)
Brian Leddin: To follow on from Deputy Brady's question, I point out that it is clear to us all that there has never been more investment in rail. It is therefore a bit unfair of the Deputy to say that. I do not want to put the Minister of State of the spot, but I ask her to outline similar type investments for our side of the of the country, in Galway and in Limerick. The Minister for the...