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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Brian Leddin: I apologise for cutting across Mr. Gannon but I am mindful of the time. We are talking about various unknown entities, such as CCS and green hydrogen. Either of those will form part of the strategy, going forward. It could just as well be green hydrogen, given how the technology is evolving and given the evolution of the economics of floating offshore wind, for example. That technology is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Brian Leddin: I appreciate Mr. Gannon's answer. We have a few minutes available now because I expected Senator Dooley to come back in and I will ask a few more questions in that time. In her opening statement, Ms MacEvilly stated that the commission has allowed capital expenditure for EirGrid and ESB Networks to increase by €1.3 billion to a total of over €4 billion over the coming...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Gannon. Our two hours are up and we will have to vacate the room. I thank all three witnesses for coming in. It was certainly an education for me and, I am sure, for my committee colleagues. We are very happy to have had the witnesses in. It the first time members of the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities have been before us since this committee was incorporated a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Brian Leddin: I am aware Senator Boylan probably wants to go canvassing and I invite her to come back in now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Brian Leddin: Was there a question for Mr. McGowan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Brian Leddin: If the CRU is sending information, it can send it to the committee secretariat who will in turn circulate it to all members.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jul 2021)

Brian Leddin: Today is an historic day for the city and county of Limerick as the 40 km Limerick greenway has opened along the old Great Southern Railways line. This is part of a broad vision and network of greenways that will link counties Kerry, Clare, Tipperary and Limerick, with Limerick city as the hub. We hope to bring the greenway back into Limerick city and be able to extend it through east Clare...

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister. He and his officials have produced very important and stellar legislation which I believe will stand the test of time. I thank the committee, chaired by Deputy Matthews of my party and whose office is down from mine in Leinster House. I have seen his dedication and hard work on this over recent months. In this debate so far we have not touched on one of the more...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: The Ceann Comhairle got there before me to defend the honour of the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, as a proud Kilkenny man. I echo Deputy Michael Healy-Rae in commending councillors up and down the country for the work they have been doing in the last year around development plans. My own colleagues in Limerick, Councillors Sasha Novak and Sean Hartigan, have done really quite...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: 108. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is always necessary for a local authority to establish definitively the 85th percentile speed using a traffic speed study before the local authority may apply a special speed limit of 30 km/h; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34454/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: 580. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of inspectors employed by his Department to inspect dairy farms in 2011 and 2021; the number of inspections that were carried out in 2011 and that will be carried out in 2021 on dairy farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34249/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: 581. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cases of mastitis recorded per 100 dairy cows in Ireland annually from 2011 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34250/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Culls (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: 582. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of spent dairy cows slaughtered each year; the number of slaughterhouses accepting spent dairy cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34251/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: 583. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date of death of a greyhound (details supplied); the number of greyhound pups sired by them since their death; the year of birth of each of these pups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34252/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: 584. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of greyhound litters born via FSI mating, surgical implantation of female in each of the years from 2010 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34253/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Chair for facilitating me. My questions are for the witness from the Department so I will pass for now and allow Senator Boyhan to proceed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Chair and offer my apologies to Deputy Carthy who raised his hand before me. I wish to ask Mr. McDonald about the design of the scheme and alternatives. We heard today and on previous occasions that the recycling rate for farm plastics is very high and stands at approximately 80%. Farmers are to be commended for taking part in what is a very successful scheme. Perhaps Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Are there other examples of EPR schemes in Ireland? How does the IFFPG scheme compare? I understand that the legislation allows for a deposit and return type scheme, but I am not aware of any instances of that in this country. Perhaps Mr. McDonald could discuss the potential for such a scheme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. McDonald. I am due to speak in Convention Centre Dublin shortly so I will head over there now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed). (29 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Ms Sharon Finegan, director, Dr. Frank McGovern, chief climate scientist, and Mr. Stephen Treacy, senior manager of emissions statistics, from the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and thank them for attending the meeting to share their expertise. I will begin with a note on privilege. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice...