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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.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Region: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Are our guests here until 4 p.m.?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Region: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: I have a few questions but we will not have time with the bells ringing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Region: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I have two questions. One is around modal share and the other is on climate targets within the strategy. On the first question, the Cathaoirleach and myself are familiar with coming from Heuston Station on a Tuesday morning and going back there on a Thursday evening, generally. We have seen huge improvements along the quays in the form of reallocation of road...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Region: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: I apologise for briefly interrupting Mr. Creegan. It does seem to be the case that approach is to carefully roll out these networks. However, given the challenge that we are in, and the urgency of that challenge and crisis, a different approach is to do what has been seen during the pandemic. That is the quick road space reallocation. We would win the space and then at some future point...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Region: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: I acknowledge that. Is it true then-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Region: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Sorry Chair. Finally, Mr. Creegan might answer the carbon reduction question as well. Does the NTA need further policy from the Government on road space reallocation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Region: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: Is Mr. Creegan confirming that he would look to achieve 51% in the GDA by 2030?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Region: Discussion (4 May 2022)

Brian Leddin: The NTA is therefore not leaving it to the other county to find the remaining?

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.