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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 Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Security: Discussion (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: We have lost the connection to Dr. Saheb. I invite Dr. de Boeck to answer the questions asked by Deputy Bruton.

Disability Funding Report: Motion (18 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I commend the Minister of State on her very thoughtful words, as ever, and I thank her for sharing her time. I also commend the committee on publishing this very important and thorough report. Some years ago, I travelled with my partner to the Netherlands. In the historic city of Nijmegen, we stayed in the home of a Dutch man who kindly rented us the spare room in his apartment. The...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the provisions in this Bill for e-scooters and other personal powered transporters. However, I feel we are in danger of overhyping both the benefits and the dangers of e-scooters. No doubt e-scooters will be useful for some people, especially people who do not enjoy secure cycle parking, but we need to avoid what I might call techno-utopianism, but also techno-fatalism. I do not...

Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 air accident: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: It has been mentioned previously, but it is worth reminding ourselves, that the reports published by the air accident investigation unit contain the facts relating to the reported occurrences that have been determined. This information is published to inform the aviation industry and the public of the circumstances of these occurrences. The unit is clear that issues concerning liability are...

National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I welcome this Bill and I commend the Labour Party on bringing it to the House. I asked for time to speak on this Bill, and I am grateful to the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, for facilitating me, because it is exactly the type of initiative we need in this House. As a Government Deputy, I recognise that the Government does not have all the answers as we face our immense climate challenge....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (17 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: 193. To ask the Minister for Health if he plans to fund a clinical psychologist for the multidisciplinary diabetes team in University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56199/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I have received apologies from Deputy Alan Farrell. I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and thank him for coming before us to discuss the carbon budgets and the climate action plan. I understand you need to leave this meeting by 6.30 p.m. or earlier. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: We will aim to get through questions from members by about 6 p.m. if that is okay with you. Before we begin, I will read out a note on privilege. I would like to remind you of the long-standing parliamentary practice that you should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister for his opening statement. The Minister needs to leave by 6.30 p.m. or maybe closer to 6 p.m. I propose that members have two minutes to address their questions to him to ensure all members get an opportunity. Is that agreed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: It is two minutes to pose questions. You will certainly need it. Is that agreed? Agreed. I call Senator O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: The Teams connection has dropped.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I apologise for cutting across the Minister. I know Senator Boylan wishes to contribute and she has another engagement very shortly. I apologise to everybody for the issues we had with the connection. I hope everything is okay and those attending can hear me well enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: We will have a second round if we get through the questions from the first round. We will go again and the Deputy will be welcome to come in again. I call Senator McGahon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: We have lost the connection to Senator McGahon. We cannot hear him in the committee room. If members hold for a moment we will try to re-establish the connection.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: Go ahead.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I apologise to Deputy O'Rourke. I misread my list and he was actually next on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister.