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Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Deputy Naughten, do you wish to press the amendment?

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Amendments Nos. 44, 51, 57, 58, 67, 68, 142, 143 and 149, in the name of Deputy Fitzmaurice, are related and may be discussed together. Deputy Fitzmaurice is not present.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Amendments Nos. 45 to 47, inclusive, 86 and 203 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: It is right up to 5.30 p.m. In fairness to the Deputy, his colleagues and the Minister, the meeting cannot go beyond 5.30 p.m. I will suspend the meeting and we can resume this debate when we resume in public session on Tuesday at 10.30 a.m.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Yes. The Deputy must inform the secretariat or the Chair in writing.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: It is 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: No. Tuesday is 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. I will ask the secretariat to send a note if has not been sent already.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Yes.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Does the Deputy wish to press the amendment?

National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Statements (2 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: We must recover from the pandemic in a way that increases the resilience of our country. I am proud of the role my party has played in government to achieve this. Over half of the €1 billion investment announced yesterday will be spent on climate projects, exceeding the EU's target of 37%. Responsible governance seeks to leave things better for future generations. We should...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Grid (1 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I agree that the Shannon Estuary certainly has a unique role to play with grid connections and, as we know, Shannon Foynes Port has a railway connection as well, which could be part of the development of the industry locally in Limerick and the mid-west. As well as the Minister doing what he can at a national level, we in Limerick need to ensure we recognise the scale of this opportunity for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Grid (1 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: 75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is taking to ensure that Ireland has the electricity grid infrastructure that will support the development of offshore wind off the west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29425/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Grid (1 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: Will the Minister tell me the measures he is taking to ensure Ireland has the electricity grid and infrastructure that will support the development of offshore wind off the west coast, and if he will make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Grid (1 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister for his response. This is a very significant opportunity for the west coast and indeed also for my home city of Limerick. The ESB-Equinor project that was announced earlier in the year will be the first of many similar projects costing €5 billion and representing 1.4 GW yet it is only scratching the surface of the potential that is there. Indeed that potential...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (1 Jun 2021)

Brian Leddin: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of efforts to reduce the use of single-use plastic items such as cutlery, plates and straws in addition to expanded polystyrene containers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29424/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (27 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: 42. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the pilot vulnerability assessment scheme for international protection applicants has been implemented; the learnings his Department has obtained from the pilot; when the standard implementation of vulnerability assessments will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28450/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (27 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: 82. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding supports that have been provided to LGBTI+ community groups and family organisations in the past year; the impact of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28449/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (26 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: 213. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that postgraduate business students at the University of Limerick will not receive a refund for the cost of the international study module which was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, including flights and accommodation covered by the fees of their course; and if he will make a statement on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rewetting of Peatland and its Impact on Farmers: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for coming before us to share their expertise. I congratulate them on the significant work they are doing. In the past year funding for this kind of work has been significantly ramped up and we will see some very positive outcomes from that. I have no doubt the witnesses are at the centre of that. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rewetting of Peatland and its Impact on Farmers: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I also asked a question on the Arterial Drainage Act. I am conscious it might not be an area of expertise for these witnesses. Perhaps they may have something to say on it but, if not, would they respond, in writing, at a later date?