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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: I might switch to Dr. Renou-Wilson. I do not know whether she has examined the most recent draft of the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill, which relates to the de-designation of natural heritage sites. What is her view on the amendments tabled by Fine Gael in the Seanad?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: I refer to the Government's climate action plan. Dr. Renou-Wilson mentioned that rewetting is low-hanging fruit and a mitigation measure that must be applied to all publicly-owned peatlands wherever feasible but it is not sufficient to stop peat extraction or ban unsustainable use of peatlands. Does she think the Government's plan goes far enough in this area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Deputy Lahart is going to take the final minute of my time. Could the Chairman remind me when I have one minute left?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: What changes are necessary right now in the context of the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Yes. Dr. Renou-Wilson has given her opinion on the amendment that was made but I am asking about the broad base of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: One of the significant issues that has been presented to the committee in recent weeks has been the fragmented response from Departments and the siloed approach to this issue. Is Mr. Lucas responsible for this area? What is his role within the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht? Is it specifically about what we are talking about today or has he a broader role in respect of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: How often has that group met?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: I know it is. How often has it met?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: What has been the extent of the engagement from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht about CAP reform and the active management of our ecosystems including the rewetting of agricultural peatlands?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: There will be a role for Mr. Lucas and his Department in CAP reform.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Dr. Renou-Wilson stated that the use of drainage based peatland caused the loss of flood control and increased the risk of fires. That would be a nightmare scenario. Could she elaborate more on those risks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Yes. If Dr. Renou-Wilson is happy to do so, it would be worthwhile for her to submit her view on the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill and the amendments that have been submitted on it. She could give an overall-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: I mean a broader written submission to the committee in the context of what she stated today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: I also think the committee should send a letter to the Department of Communications, Climate Change and Environment and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine because we have had a limited presentation but it is pertinent to the broader discussion. The committee should engage with those two Departments. In fairness to Mr. Lucas, he has mentioned his own area of responsibility...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Peatlands Restoration and Rehabilitation: Discussion (23 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Retirements (22 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: 99. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason some Defence Forces members must retire at 50 years of age; if this is being examined in the context of the retention crisis in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42947/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (22 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: 101. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 15 October 2019, the number of uniforms collected; the cost per uniform; the process for selecting the registered charity to receive the uniforms; when the investigation commenced; when it is due to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43244/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Review (22 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school transport scheme application by a person (details supplied) that has been ongoing for more than a month will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43508/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Applications (22 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: 258. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 581 of 6 September 2019, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the information sought has been supplied previously by the applicant over the phone and on numerous occasions (details supplied); if this case can now be expedited and prioritised in view of the fact it has been...