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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Calculation of Methane Emissions: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: Would Professor Allen agree that if methane has had this warming impact and if future methane increases would have a greater warming impact, it is also true that reducing methane would have a cooling impact?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: 33. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to deliver on the Programme for Government commitment to pursue value enhancing market avenues as an alternative to live animal exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38247/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (14 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: 43. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount by which the area of agricultural land under organic production has increased since the Government took office; and when next the organic farming scheme will reopen for new entrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38246/22]

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (12 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Deputy for stepping in today. I welcome the Minister of State. To build on or to explore Deputy Bríd Smith’s concerns further, I would certainly like to see what the projected growth in demand for electricity would be in the context of the data centres that are planned and then what it would be without them. There is a narrative that we are building this extra...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank Deputy Matthews and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I somewhat agree with my colleague across the House, Deputy Canney, when he said that planning has gone from bad to worse to crazy. While I agree with him, it is probably for different reasons because we look at planning differently, but his points were well made. The Minister referred to several new amendments in respect of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I am substituting for my colleague, Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. Can the Minister provide an outline of the value of the Growing Up in Ireland longitudinal survey for policymaking across Government, when it is anticipated the new cohort will be created, how large this cohort will be, and if he will make a statement on this matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I agree with the Minister that we are all delighted with the new cohort and I very much welcome his answer. The very best form of policy is evidence-based. We can see that with the Growing Up in Ireland longitudinal study, which kicked off about 15 or 16 years ago, how important it has been in developing policy and in the operational and funding decisions by the Minister and his...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I will be brief and I thank the Minister. I might ask him some supplementary questions in the time available which he might address. If he wishes to expand, he can provide a written answer. Can the Minister tell the House the plans he has to ensure that the Growing Up in Ireland survey data continues to be widely used as we go forward and how the Government and future governments can use...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister's answer. I can see that a lot of work has gone into ensuring the financial stability of the early learning and childcare services sector. I have been contacted by many parents in my constituency in Limerick who are extremely worried about the availability and affordability of the early years schemes. It is reassuring that so many service providers have signed up...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thought I had two minutes in this slot.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister for his recent visit to Limerick, especially to King's Island, which is an important example. He mentioned that interest in the core funding is quite high. If I may, I will ask a follow-up question in that regard. I have also received some queries on the topic of core funding mainly in regard to the cohort of smaller services that provide only the early childhood care...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: 84. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on take-up of the transition payment for early years providers; how effective has the payment been in ensuring financial stability; if he expects similar take-up of core funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36742/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I wish to ask the Minister if he will provide an update on take-up of the transition payment for early years providers, how effective has the payment been in ensuring financial stability, if he expects similar take-up of core funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (7 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: 150. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details of any proposed integration funding which may be made available to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36743/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (5 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: 133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support the provision and roll-out of e-bikes as part of the shared bike schemes in Limerick, Cork, Galway and Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35578/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Anaerobic Digestion: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: Apologies have been received from Deputy Devlin and Senators Higgins and Pauline O'Reilly. This meeting is to discuss anaerobic digestion and the bioeconomy in general as well. I welcome our witnesses, some of whom are familiar faces and are welcome back and some of whom are new to this committee. From Cré, I welcome Mr. Percy Foster, chief executive, and Mr. Tony Breton, chair. From...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Anaerobic Digestion: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Breton for that opening statement. We go now to Mr. Cullinan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Anaerobic Digestion: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: Sorry, Mr. Cullinan. We have limited time, and I see that your statement is quite lengthy. Perhaps you might skip the EU bit, and go on to the IFA's policy asks. That will get to the nub of the issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Anaerobic Digestion: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I ask Mr. Cullinan to conclude very quickly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Anaerobic Digestion: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Cullinan. I am sorry for interrupting him and for rushing him but we have limited time. We will make sure the full statement is included in the record of the debate. Members have the full statement in front of them as well and they can refer to it throughout the proceedings. I invite Dr. Beausang to make her opening statement.