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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Brian Leddin: I have a question on confidence in the system, which we always need to be on top of. I refer to quality control on the BER and assessment side and the renovation and deep retrofitting side. Are there mechanisms and systems to ensure they are in place? The reports following our recent committee meeting dented confidence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Brian Leddin: There were a few questions from Deputy Ó Broin that were avoided. It was not Mr. Armstrong, but there were some that the other witnesses did not get to answer. I wish to make a point on the narrative in the public domain, that people will have to move out of the house for the deep retrofit. That might refer back to the pilot scheme from the previous Government, which was very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solar Energy and the Agricultural Industry: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: About 20 years ago, I graduated from a master’s programme where we studied solar PV. The hypothetical solar farm in Longford-Westmeath, which was to be on a 50-acre farm was pie in the sky at that point. Yet, here we are 20 years later, where I hope that solar is going to be a significant part of the energy mix as we go forward through to 2030 and beyond. This is positive. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solar Energy and the Agricultural Industry: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: That is it. I do not know if our guests want to say more about the 50% if members are agreeable to communicate with the Minister. The ask is to increase it to 80%. Is that correct? The ISEA representatives mentioned that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Promotion (5 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: I want to support my colleague's call to develop the sail, rail and trail opportunity that Ireland has. I think it is a very significant opportunity for the whole of the country. There is a vision where we can link Rosslare to Waterford, through Tipperary and into Limerick. Some very good work is being done. The launch of the national greenway network yesterday was very positive. In...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: We are considering the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, and his officials. I have mentioned to some members already but now seek formal agreement that, should we not conclude in the session between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., we will resume at 3 p.m. to continue Committee Stage of the...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 1 is in the name of Deputy Whitmore. Amendments Nos. 1, 13 to 19, inclusive, 26 to 29, inclusive, 37 and 67 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: I have a copy. We can get that for the Deputy.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Yes, the Bills Office has grouped all of these amendments together and I understand that there is a rationale for that. Does Deputy Whitmore want to comment on another of her amendments?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Does Deputy O'Rourke wish to comment on amendment No. 1 or some of the other amendments in this group?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 2 is in the name of Deputy Bríd Smith but I do not think she is present.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, are grouped and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Do Deputies O'Rourke, Cronin and Whitmore wish to speak to amendment No. 4?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Does Deputy O'Rourke wish to press amendment No. 4?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 5 is in the name of Deputy Bríd Smith. I have received word that she is unwell, is unable to attend today and sends her apologies.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: It is provided for in Standing Orders unless a substitute is nominated by Deputy Smith.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Amendments Nos. 6, 7 and 32 to 36, inclusive, are related and will be taken together.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Does Deputy O'Rourke wish to come in on that one? I will go chronologically and ask Deputy Bruton to speak to amendment No. 7.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Amendments Nos. 6, 7 and 32 to 36, inclusive, are grouped.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Amendment No. 7 is in the name of Deputy Bruton so I was going to go in that order.