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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: The connection dropped for a moment. Could Dr. Saheb repeat her last few lines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Saheb for her presentation. I am sure we will have many questions, but first we will hear the opening statement of Dr. de Boeck.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: This meeting is confined to a maximum of three hours. I propose that each member have two minutes to address their questions. We will have second and third rounds if there is time. As I must leave the meeting early, I will contribute first. I have a high-level question which I will address to both the witnesses. Let us take a step back. The Energy Charter Treaty was introduced during...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: The connection to Dr. Saheb has broken down. Sorry, Dr. Saheb. We-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Maybe it is back. We will try again. Dr. Saheb should go ahead.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: The connection is not very good but I thank Dr. Saheb for her comprehensive answer. Does Dr. de Boeck wish to have a go at answering the question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: If members will allow me to ask a quick follow-up question, my concern is that something else is needed in this great transition we are trying to achieve. If it is not to be the energy charter, can we get a replacement in place, or is it the case that we can modify this or that we do not need anything like it? I ask the witnesses to answer briefly in order that I may bring in other members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Thank you, Dr. Saheb. Dr. de Boeck, do you wish to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Thank you for your answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Which of our witnesses would like to go first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. de Boeck for his answer. We have re-established the connection with Dr. Saheb. Did she hear the Deputy's questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I invite her to have a go at answering them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Thank you. It is good to have Dr. Saheb back with us. Hopefully, the technology plays ball with us from here on. I must vacate the Chair. Is it agreed that Deputy Alan Farrell will step into the Chair? Agreed. I will return after I speak in the House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister and his officials. He mentioned that a strengthened nitrates action programme and nitrates derogation in 2022 are key commitments in the programme for Government. I would like to put on the record that this is not true. I have searched the programme for Government and it does not state that. I mention that in the context of the challenge we have and my concern that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Nolan and the Minister. I welcome the comments from both. To put it on the record, I certainly was not blaming all farmers. Mr. Nolan was right to say that not all farmers are to blame but it is certainly not my position that they are. If we get that derogation from Europe but we also accept that there needs to be a targeted approach, will the Minister consider that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister and Mr. Nolan.

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2021)

Brian Leddin: I support the words of my colleague, Deputy Naughten. Everything he said is correct. We do not have any time to lose in harnessing the vast resource on the western seaboard. If we do that, we will set this country and Europe up for many decades to come. I commend the Deputy on his comments. The Trans-European Network for Transport, TEN-T network, was agreed by the European Council in July...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (14 Dec 2021)

Brian Leddin: 52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to support the development of at least 30GW of offshore wind energy in the long term; his plans to give greater certainty that there will be a potential route to market for this amount of offshore wind energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61481/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (14 Dec 2021)

Brian Leddin: 67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to develop a hydrogen strategy for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61482/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (14 Dec 2021)

Brian Leddin: 788. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of animal deaths and injuries that occurred on the voyage of a livestock vessel (details supplied); if a vet was on board the vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61748/21]