Results 221-240 of 4,573 for speaker:Brian Leddin
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: We are very happy to receive further written responses. The word "cartel" was used. I do not recall who used the word, but it is potentially defamatory. It is a claim being made. It has not been substantiated. It is important to acknowledge that the evidence that waste providers are in cahoots has not been provided here today. I want to put that on the record. I thank all the witnesses...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I will stop Mr. Kane there.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Kane and I apologise for cutting him to five minutes. He can return to that issue throughout the session if he feels it is important and if there is time. I invite Mr. Carrothers from Fórsa to make his opening statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: There are two clear questions and I ask the witnesses to be as succinct as they can in their answers. We generally allow five minutes for questions and answers, but I am allowing some latitude as we have so many guests today.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: There were four questions there. I ask the witnesses to address them as a group or individually.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I want to give the Deputy an opportunity to ask questions, if she has them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: A lot of the issues the Senator raised have been discussed. I ask the witnesses to be very brief in answering the questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: We would be very happy to receive anything in writing.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: We will continue our engagement on the circular economy as it relates to waste management and alternative delivery models. We are joined by representatives of the City and County Management Association, CCMA. Mr. John McLaughlin is the chief executive of Donegal County Council and the chair of the CCMA climate action, transport, circular economy and networks committee. Mr. Sean Scott is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Walsh. He stated the IWMA is opposed to competitive tendering or franchise bidding, and I understand why the association would be. My question, however, relates to the efficiency of waste management. If we are trying to get to a point where we are better at managing the material resources we have, is this not part of it? Does Mr. Walsh argue that there is a better way?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I can understand the competition side of it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: The Deputy's question is fair and reasonable but to bring it back to the context of the circular economy, I think Mr. McCabe, in the earlier session, drew a link between conditions and ultimately the efficiency of waste collection. Perhaps the witnesses would like to respond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: On the efficiency of getting licences and so on, is there work being done in that area?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: That is notwithstanding the challenges with Government. The IWMA is reasonably happy the Government is moving in the right direction towards streamlining application processes and so on.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: I thank the IWMA. I want to give priority to members. Senator Sherlock indicated first, but Deputy Kenny can decide whether to let her go ahead.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: We have just 25 minutes left, so let us not spend all day chatting about it. My colleagues want to ask questions. Mr. Scott should go ahead.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: That is a big question and we do not have much time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion. (9 Jul 2024)
Brian Leddin: If I can jump in on that, I think Deputy Bruton mentioned the prospect of having a waste regulator. Do the witnesses have a view on that as regards better regulation than what they have outlined?