Results 921-940 of 4,573 for speaker:Brian Leddin
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: I was not going to come in but I will ask one question. Perhaps our guests can come back in the form of a written note. I will build on Senator Lombard’s question on 8% to 10% of greenhouse gas emissions globally, as Ms Robinson clarified. With respect to Ireland, what proportion of our greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to food waste under the various headings –...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: I thank Ms Robinson. I can give my time to Senator Lombard if he wants.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: Apologies have been received from Senator Higgins, for whom Senator Black is substituting, and Deputy Alan Farrell. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the recommendations contained in the report of the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss relating to the rights of nature and environmental law. On behalf of the committee, I welcome from the Centre for Democratic and Environmental...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Ryall for her opening statement. I will go to Dr. Dobbs, who is joining us remotely.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Doran for his opening statement. I thank all our guests for their considered perspectives on the work of the citizens' assembly with respect to the rights of nature and the right to a healthy environment. I will ask members to indicate now. The clerk will take a list. We have plenty of members in the room and we have plenty of guests here as well. I want to give everybody a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: I see Dr. Dobbs has his hand raised also, so I will ask Dr. Kelleher to be succinct.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: That is very helpful.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Dobbs for being brief. Ms Margil indicated.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: I am conscious of the time, Senator, and I want to be-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: -----fair to colleagues and guests as well. I can invite the Senator to contribute again on the second and, if we have the time, third rounds.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Ryall and Dr. Kelleher. I know Senator Black has to leave at 12.30 p.m. If we have time between now and then, I will bring her back in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: I call Dr. Dobbs.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: Would Dr. Ryall like to contribute on this point?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: Did Dr. Doran want to come in on this?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)
Brian Leddin: Who wants to take this question? Would Dr. Ryall like to comment?