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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: Forgive me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: Forgive me if I am not being clear. I am trying to tease out what Mr. Watt is saying about the structures that are necessary. Are they interdepartmental or is there to be an outside independent body?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I am loving this frankness from the Secretary General. Would that all Secretaries General were so frank.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: How many minutes do I have left?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: What are Mr. Watt's thoughts on the mechanisms for introducing carbon budgets?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: We have spoken about reaching targets and we are already surpassing the 5% reduction in emissions there need to be each year between now and 2050. We are just looking for help in producing the best report we can produce in order that the Government might map onto it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to raise the issue of the welfare of children throughout the State. Today we had the publication of the HIQA report on the special care units at Coovagh, Ballydowd and Glenaulin in Cork. We have had numerous HIQA reports on child protection, foster care, residential care, adoption and so on. We do not, as yet, have an affordable childcare scheme. We have been told it will be rolled...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 231. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive a service. [47368/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Irish Water (14 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 289. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if all refund cheques issued to Irish Water customers have been credited to their accounts; if not, the amount outstanding on Irish Water bank balances in respect of refunds; and the status of same. [47302/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I am glad to hear Mr. Donnellan use the language of the just transition and that there have been 11 town hall meetings on a voluntary redundancy programme. What will be the cost of the programme?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I am sure the Chairman will add the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: When will the company conclude the negotiations? If it does not have an answer to that today, it could perhaps provide a note on the process. If we are reflecting the views of the Citizens' Assembly, it had a clear majority in favour of looking after workers in this process. It is clear from the language that it is the company's intention to do so, but it would be useful to add detail....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I know, but I have asked a very specific question on Bord na Móna and it would be useful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: I do not expect an answer today but I also ask for a note setting out what the electricity exchange DAC investment is about. While it seems self-explanatory on the face of it, a more detailed note would be useful for the committee.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 212. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with a person or persons specifically relating to a matter (details supplied); and if so, the details of such meetings. [46572/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 213. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received a request for a deputation from parents at a school (details supplied). [46575/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 214. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be completed. [46576/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 215. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be completed. [46577/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Nov 2018)

Seán Sherlock: 216. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be completed. [46578/18]