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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Waste (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Minister will be aware that more than 1 million tonnes of food waste are disposed of each year in Ireland. In recognition of the 2015 agreement on the United Nations sustainable development goals and the EU circular economy package, the previous Minister indicated that he wished to promote food waste prevention at a national level. I would like the Minister to outline the steps that can...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Waste (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I welcome the steps taken by the Department to work with these retailers to tackle or reduce food waste. The Minister of State mentioned retailers signing a food waste charter and agreeing to a food waste policy. A lot of that appears to be based on voluntary codes. Does the Minister of State feel that is adequate or is regulation needed in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, to our meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the draft detailed scrutiny report on the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018, which is a Private Members' Bill. I ask the Minister of State to give his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Normally, we go straight into the amendments, but I am providing the Minister and the Deputy with an opportunity to outline matters briefly beforehand. I will limit people to three minutes on each amendment, as agreed in private session, to keep within the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: We will now proceed to consider the amendments. The first amendment is in the name of Senator Michael McDowell. Does he wish to speak to it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy can speak after each amendment but it would be great if he could keep it tight. I am sure his arguments are the same for many amendments so if he wants to state them now, I would be grateful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I completely agree with the intention of the Bill and the move towards a low carbon economy which is absolutely critical for Ireland. We need to be a leader in that regard. Following research I have carried out and having listened to experts in this area, I am aware that the majority say fossil fuels will play a part in our transition to a low carbon economy. When we consider Ireland as an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: We have to make sure we are transitioning to a low carbon economy and doing everything we can to ensure we will have that renewables balance to ensure we are protected. Citizens want us to ensure they will have the energy supply they need and to which they have a right. It is up to us, as legislators, to ensure that supply. In tandem with that, we have an obligation to meet our 2030 and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Is amendment No. 1 agreed to?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Is amendment No. 1 agreed to?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I think it is carried.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: We do not yet know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Standing Order 97(1), a question is negatived when there is an equality of votes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: We have to go through this procedure today. We have to go through the amendments and vote on them. It is up to the committee to decide what the outcome will be. I do not want to pre-empt it. Obviously, our decision will be reported to the Dáil, whatever it is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: It will decide on whether to adopt the report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: To proceed or not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: We agreed earlier that we would not agree today on whether to adopt the report but rather to do so at a future meeting. However, we will deal with the amendments today. Does any other member wish to contribute? I will put the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Is the Senator asking what would happen if the committee splits 50:50 on the adoption of the report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.