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Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I asked the Minister a number of questions in my initial contribution. What level of fines were paid as a result of our failure to reach our targets? What level of fines will be paid if we fail to reach our overall target in 2020? The Department has not communicated if a further public consultation will be held on the finalised NECP. When does the Minister intend to publish the draft...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Ten minutes.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: The annual transition statement covers several areas, including how far the State has progressed in meeting national and EU climate commitments. It is an excellent opportunity to take stock of how far this Government has come, or not, in responding to the climate crisis and what new measures are necessary. I have a number of separate points to make. The statement from the Minister...

Environmental Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 2: (a) To insert the following after "recognises that:": "— a nationwide ban on smoky coal had been committed to by the three previous Government Ministers with responsibility for the environment;" and (b) To insert the following after "calls on the Government to:": "— ensure a just transition for workers and communities affected by the phase out of...

Environmental Policy: Motion [Private Members] (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I wish to share time with Deputies Browne, Cowen, Malcolm Byrne and Thomas Byrne.

Environmental Policy: Motion [Private Members] (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Fianna Fáil has tabled an amendment to the motion. I am grateful for the opportunity to address this Labour Party motion, which Fianna Fáil is supporting today. The ongoing lack of enforcement and failure by the Government to prioritise and implement necessary legislative changes across a range of climate and environmental issues simply cannot be accepted. The endemic failure of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53775/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Funding (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: 244. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 393 of 19 November 2019, the status of the closure of a centre (details supplied); the efforts made to prevent its closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53457/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I suggest that Senator Paul Daly speaks now so he can attend a vote in the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I thank Mr. Mulvey for his presentation and attendance. We welcome his appointment and wish him well in his work. I am concerned about his initial remark that he is a one-man band. When was he initially approached to become the just transition commissioner? His appointment was announced on 8 November. When did he receive the initial phone call to consider the appointment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Was that 6 November?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Was Mr. Mulvey consulted at all about the terms of reference for his position?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Does Mr. Mulvey feel that the terms of reference for his new role are correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: What provision has been made to provide a secretariat to support the work of Mr. Mulvey?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: When does the Department expect to provide what has been requested?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Does that situation delay any potential decision to support the midlands in the coming months? When does Mr. Mulvey expect to make decisions on the funding allocation announced as part of the budgetary process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Representatives of ICTU were before the committee and expressed concern that workers were being excluded from the process of engagement in the terms of reference. Does Mr. Mulvey feel that there could, or should, be further scope to broaden the terms of reference to include and reflect some of those concerns? Mr. Mulvey mentioned Willie Noone who was one of the people who reflected that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I am going to hand over to my colleague, Deputy Dooley. I wish Mr. Mulvey well in his role.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: I welcome everyone and thank them for their contributions. This meeting is happening in the context of serious developments in the childcare sector and the ongoing crisis in the motor insurance sector. My first question is for the representatives of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC. We have a competition issue in the insurance market, which is borne out by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: Mr. O'Leary mentioned difficulty accessing data and problems with transparency. Has there been co-operation from Insurance Ireland concerning accessing those data?