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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: That was our second round of questions. We have a few more minutes so members can contribute again, if they wish. I call Senator Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: Make it very brief, if possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: We are finished with the questions and our time is almost up. On behalf of the committee I thank you for attending today and for the very worthwhile and thorough engagement. It will assist us as we move forward in the coming weeks in the consideration of the draft Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Business of Joint Committee (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: Before we begin, I remind members that this meeting cannot go on longer than the two hours scheduled. In that regard, is it agreed that contributions by members will be limited to five minutes each, to include questions and answers? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: I welcome Mr. Jonathan Church, a climate accountability lawyer from ClientEarth, and Dr. Thomas Muinzer, lecturer on energy transition law from the University of Aberdeen. Our witnesses are appearing remotely from outside the Leinster House complex. They will be invited to make a brief opening statement, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session. They are directed that only...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Muinzer and Mr. Church for their opening statements, and will now take questions from members in the order in which they raise their hands.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: Are Deputy Bruton's questions directed at Mr. Church or Dr. Muinzer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: Would Mr. Church like to respond first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: We will go to Dr. Muinzer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Muinzer. I understand Mr. Church did not hear the question because of technical difficulties so I will afford Deputy Bruton the opportunity to ask the question again for his benefit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: I call Senator O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: I remind both witnesses that we are trying to have the questions and replies from both of them within the five-minute slot. They might be direct and speak to the Bill as best they can; they both have three and a half minutes to reply. I call Mr. Church.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: Before I call Deputy Boylan, I want to note that Deputy Sherlock is joining us remotely. His hand is raised and I will call him after Deputy O'Rourke has contributed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: Does Mr. Church wish to answer Deputy Cronin's second question on whether the Bill was more than optics?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: We have afforded other witnesses the opportunity to elaborate on answers in writing. If they wish to do so we would welcome that and appreciate it if they could do so by 30 October.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: I think the first question is for Dr. Muinzer and the second for Mr. Church.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: I suggest that we start with Mr. Church this time and he might want to address the question on the role of local authorities.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: Does Mr. Church want to go ahead?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Muinzer. We might come back to the question from Deputy O'Rourke about the pros and cons of the split targets, after Mr. Church, who may want to come in on the ex officioquestion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Oct 2020)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Church. Will Dr. Muinzer come back in on the issue of dual targets?