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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Did the Deputy have questions for the SEAI?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Mr. Scheer wants to comment and has a note.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank all the witnesses for coming before us this afternoon. It was a very informative session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: We resume our discussion on matters arising from the "RTÉ Investigates" programme which aired on 5 June 2019. We have had engagements with both the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, CRU, and the Electricity Supply Board, ESB, before the summer. I welcome the following representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, to this afternoon's meeting: Dr. Tom Ryan,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I seek clarification on a number of issues. Dr. Ryan said that of the 68 leaks identified prior to June 2019, the ESB did not comply with section 14 (1) of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act in 48 cases, in that it did not report them to relevant local authority, namely the Dublin councils. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Dr. Ryan also indicated that ESB Networks failed to screen the impact of fluid leaks that have occurred since 1 April 2009 for applicability under regulations Nos. 7 and 9 of the European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations 2008, as amended, until after June 2019. In this case, ESB Networks should have been aware of the environmental damage and should also have reported the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: My understanding is that any person or entity who fails to comply with the legislation is guilty of an offence. Who would mount the prosecution in either instance? While I do not want Dr. Ryan to fetter his discretion in any way, I ask whether the EPA and the local authorities are considering all of their options in this matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Dr. Ryan for that clarification. I call Deputy Dooley.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am conscious this comes under the remit of another committee. If the witnesses want to answer, they can or perhaps they could provide details at a future time. I am conscious the remit for this particular committee has to do with ESB Networks and that issue comes under the remit of another committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I agree with my colleagues that the whistleblower has been vindicated by the EPA's presentation this afternoon. I suggest to the committee that we bring in the ESB but also the whistleblower.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Deputy Lowry asked about the EPA's powers. Do the witnesses feel that the EPA has the requisite functions to make sure that reporting happens or are they merely reactive with regard to enforcement, waiting to be notified of these breaches?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: A whistleblower on "RTÉ Investigates" alerted the EPA to this event. Does that not indicate that the EPA needs more probing powers and enforcement powers, rather than being reactive and waiting for it to be reported?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does the EPA have auditing procedures to ensure that companies and agencies have reporting procedures in place, given that the bottom line is to ensure compliance?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Is Dr. Ryan happy with the EPA's functions and powers concerning the auditing process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: As there are no further questions, I thank the witnesses for coming before us this afternoon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: International Grand Committee on Disinformation and 'Fake News' (7 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Good morning. I welcome all our foreign parliamentarians and witnesses to the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and 'Fake News'. I have received apologies from our delegation from Argentina. Unfortunately, our UK colleagues, Damian Collins, Ian Lucas and Jo Stevens, are unable to attend because of the UK elections. Our Canadian colleague, Bob Zimmer, is unable to be here...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Session 1: The Evidence (7 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: In our first session we will hear from Dr. Karlin Lillington of The Irish Times, Dr. Johnny Ryan from Brave, Mr. Roger McNamee, an investor and author, and Mr. Ben Nimmo from Graphika. It is hoped that Ms Carole Cadwalladr of The Observerwill be joining us shortly. I need to read out some formal notices. I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Session 1: The Evidence (7 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Dr. Ryan for concluding on time. I now call Mr. McNamee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Session 1: The Evidence (7 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Mr. McNamee. I call Mr. Nimmo.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Session 1: The Evidence (7 Nov 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Mr. Nimmo. Our final witness is Ms Cadwalladr. She has five minutes, and I will indicate after four to let her know she has one remaining.