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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Carbon Sequestration and Storage in Agriculture: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: If Mr. Moore could provide that in writing, that would be great.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Carbon Sequestration and Storage in Agriculture: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: That is very interesting stuff. I will concentrate on one area as I am conscious of the time. It is the point I raised with the other two sets of witnesses. Mr. Kennedy spoke about what Devenish has been doing with regard to measuring all the hedgerows and trees and quantifying the soil in respect of carbon storage. My first question is to clarify a point that was made. Is it correct...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: So there will be no debate.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: They are friends of Deputy Eamon Ryan.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: That is not true.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: He does not answer the questions.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 114. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of allocating the portion of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve due to be disbursed in 2022; and if it will be ensured that primary producers are prioritised for support. [55909/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (16 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 680. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the 60% TAMS rate available to women between the ages of 40 and 55 years available under the proposed CAP Strategic Plan will be available to those without an agricultural qualification if they are already the head of the farm holding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56050/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (16 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 682. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the persons deemed responsible by his Department for maintaining the well-being of the herd and ensuring animal welfare in the event of no keeper being appointed to a herd while succession regarding an estate has yet to be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56068/21]

Forestry Sector: Motion (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: Hear, hear.

Forestry Sector: Motion (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: It is because of the ash dieback.

Forestry Sector: Motion (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I thank Deputy Naughten for sharing time. Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle will shut me up after four minutes to ensure that Deputy Nolan has enough time. I must say that these debates feel a little like déjà vu. We have had quite a number of them in my short time in this House, in this Chamber, in the Convention Centre and in the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I return to the appointment by the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, of two of his close friends to taxpayer-funded positions. As has been said, this is not about qualifications; this is about process and there was no process here. To clarify the response of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to Deputy Doherty, is he committing that the Minister, Deputy Ryan, will come before the House to answer...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I thank the witnesses for being here. The carbon action plan published last week sets a very ambitious emissions reduction target in transport of 51%. What proportion of that reduction does the Department expect to meet through the conversion to electric vehicles?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: We will stick with the 2030 target because that is something that we can realistically talk about. What proportion of the 2030 carbon emissions target will be met by electric vehicles?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: Has the Department set targets for how much of the 51% would be met in the specific areas of biodiesel, public transport and reduction in kilometres?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: The Department also has a target of car travel journeys to be reduced by 500,000 per day. Does the Department have a target for where those car journeys are? How many will convert to walking, cycling, public transport or not taking the journey at all?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I would appreciate that. Where did the figure of 500,000 come from? Was it set politically or was it based on any quantitative data?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I understand that. I am sorry for rushing; I have several questions to ask. Even though we cannot get the specific proportions of the 51% today, it is fair to say that electric vehicles will play a big part according to the plan that was published last week. During the break there was discussion among ourselves about the percentage of people who would buy a new car as a matter of course....

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: I ask Mr. Spratt to explain the level of subsidies involved. On average, how much do taxpayers contribute towards somebody purchasing a new electric vehicle?