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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Lynott, Mr. Douglas and Senator Higgins. No other members are indicating that they wish to contribute. I do not have any other questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Senator and Mr. Lynott. It is a very interesting discussion and it is good that it will come to policy choices and we are not bound by technological deficits. It is a matter of us making decisions and tweaking things so we can get the outcome we desire. Green hydrogen is an idea we could accelerate if we wanted to get to greater than 70% of energy coming from renewables by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: We are certainly open to receiving supplementary evidence from the witnesses. We would consider it with interest.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: It seems that we could make life easier for ourselves if we delved into the demand management side. Whatever we do, demand for electricity will inevitably increase. The burden of that increase can be lessened if we do a great deal on the demand management side. I apologise to Deputy Farrell. I took a significant amount of time.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: 495. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proportion of the 349 large scale projects being delivered under the school building programme that will have fossil fuel heating systems, whole school ventilation, sufficient outdoor multi-use games areas and safe active travel infrastructure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26186/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Plastics Recycling: Discussion (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Chairman for facilitating me. I welcome our guests and thank them for their contributions. I do not have a question but wish to make an observation. What the witnesses are doing is a very good example of the circular economy in practice. It is an industry-led initiative and the fact that they are achieving 80% recycling is a testament to their hard work. We have come a long...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: On behalf of the committee, I welcome to the meeting Dr. Catherine Farrell from Trinity College Dublin, Mr. Paddy Purser from ProSilva Ireland and Dr. Anita Donaghy and Ms Oonagh Duggan from BirdWatch Ireland. I thank the witnesses for appearing before us to share their expertise. I remind those attending of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Farrell for that very interesting, informative and clear opening statement. It is much appreciated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Purser and commend him on the depth of information in his statement. It was very interesting and the committee appreciates that he has gone to the trouble of giving us such a considered opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank the witnesses for their informative statements and will help the committee as we go forward. This meeting is confined to a maximum of two hours. I propose that each member be given two minutes to address questions to the witnesses to ensure that all members have an opportunity to pose questions. Is that agreed? Agreed. I have a question for Dr. Farrell on peat-based soils that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Farrell for her response, which certainly does answer my question. Can she cite examples in Ireland or internationally that the committee could examine?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: We would appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I ask the witnesses to answer the questions as succinctly as they can as the time available is limited. I ask Mr. Purser to respond first this time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Ms Duggan. My apologies for pushing her along, but we are limited by time. Does Dr. Farrell have anything to add?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: There are two minutes left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: The Deputy can finish his questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I call on the representatives of BirdWatch Ireland first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I will allow Mr. Purser to finish but I ask him to do so as quickly as possible to be fair to all the members. We have limited time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Purser and the other witnesses, and Deputy O'Sullivan. I agree with the Deputy that we could do much more on this issue. It is a very interesting subject, and I feel we are only scratching the surface here. Before I bring in Senator Boylan, given the time constraints, I suggest that members prioritise questions to prevent the witnesses having to answer a whole string of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Brian Leddin: I thank Senator Boylan for staying within the two-minute time limit.