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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: Okay. I refer back to those harrowing images we are seeing throughout the country with respect to the burning of gorse and so on. We will have the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in before the committee, so I will put the matter to him then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: Is there an analysis of the 25,000 ha, or indeed the 80,000 ha by 2030, and where that hectarage is going to come from that the Minister could share with the committee? Does the Department know that in detail?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Mar 2023)

Brian Leddin: It is four years since the people of Limerick decided that we would have a directly-elected mayor. My constituency colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, has helpfully indicated that we will have legislation next month, all going well. I thank the Minister of State. We need to make sure that the legislation is meaningful and that there is proper devolution of power from Dublin...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister of State's reply. I would say there is overwhelming support among the general public for this measure. I would argue that many businesses are not pulling in the other direction. The business I spoke about in Limerick certainly wants to see progress in the area. It is just one example of thousands across the country that want to do the right thing and that are taking...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I am taking this question on behalf of my party colleague Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. What is the status of the proposed charge on single-use coffee cups? What is causing the delay to its introduction and what is the anticipated timeline for its introduction?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State. As he will be well aware, 200 million coffee cups go to landfill in this country every year. It is about time we did something about that and I congratulate him on all the efforts he has made to date in that regard. I am a regular customer at the Abbey River Coffee café, located in the historic Potato Market next to Mathew Bridge in Limerick. It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 687. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of the 4,150 jobs given for industry-supported full-time and part-time jobs (details supplied) that consist of jobs in the greyhound racing industry only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9631/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 688. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of the 10,361 given for the total number of persons deriving economic benefit from the greyhound sector, that refers to those deriving economic benefit from the greyhound racing sector exclusively (details supplied); the level of economic benefit derived from greyhound racing that qualifies individuals for inclusion in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 689. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proportion of the figure of €103.8 million per annum for the gross wage bill that refers to wages earned by those involved exclusively in the greyhound racing industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9633/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 690. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of the estimated €88.2 million given for net incomes generated in the greyhound racing industry, that relates to net incomes generated solely by the industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9634/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 691. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proportion 6,211 owners that refers to owners of greyhounds used solely in the greyhound racing industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9635/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 692. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify the meaning of greyhound industry in several references on page 4 of a report (details supplied); if it refers to greyhound racing alone or includes hare coursing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9636/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 26. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will report on the outcomes of the pilot bike and e-bike upcycling initiative; her plans to bring additional organisations into the initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9229/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 56. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the proactive steps her Department is taking to work with the Department of Transport to explore and realise the potential of e-bikes for rural communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9230/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: 149. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to expand the regional business innovation centres to include the Midwest region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9221/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss Climate Action Plan 2023, which was published just before Christmas. I welcome to the committee the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coveney, and his officials. As usual, I will read out the note on privilege, which is to remind the witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister for his statement. First, because I have not seen Deputy Coveney since he took up the new role, I congratulate him on taking on the portfolio in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Perhaps it is the most exciting one, from a climate point of view, because of the opportunity there will be for this country in the years and decades ahead as Ireland seeks to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister for his answers. I call Deputy Cronin, who is joining us from her office.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Brian Leddin: The Minister may respond if he wishes.