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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Owens for his opening statement. It was very thorough, which we certainly appreciate. Members may indicate and we will make a list. I will go first. A big part of the discussion in the previous part of the meeting was about the alignment of policy with the challenge we have. Mr. Owens acknowledged towards the end of his statement that many of the very good policy instruments...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: I will extend the question to focus on green bonds. In the earlier session, Deputy Ó Cathasaigh referred to the €150 billion on deposit in Irish banks. That figure dwarfs the €3.15 billion we will get from a hugely positive measure between 2026 and 2030. Is there an alignment with Irish green bonds and nature restoration, or is there work to be done? Is it very much...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: Deputy Devlin is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: I will bring the discussion back to something that is very much within the remit of the Department of Finance and speak a bit about the carbon tax, which is hypothecated. I had never heard that word before the 2020 programme for Government negotiations. The receipts are set aside or ring-fenced, politically at least, for retrofitting, social welfare measures and agri-environment schemes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: It is therefore very beneficial. Has the Department published anything with respect to the biodiversity impact of that segment of the carbon tax revenues? If not, would it consider doing so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: It is a matter for that Department's side. The Department of Finance just collects the money.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: I do not want Mr. Owens to speak for that Department but there may also be a role for the Department of Finance because it collects the money. I suggest that it is important for the Department that collects the money to look at the outcomes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: If the Department could take that on board, it would be good to see an official analysis. I see Deputy Bruton returning. He probably has more questions. If not, we are probably at the end of the session. We are just past 2 p.m. and it has been a very long session, albeit a very interesting one. There is a great deal for us to take away from this and think about as we go into the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: Two major parts of the solution to climate change are switching to rail transport and promoting it as much as possible and developing district heating systems in our towns and cities. Both solutions require appropriate development densities that are much higher than is the norm in this country. As well as being an important element of tackling climate, higher density, when done right, lends...

Situation in the Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

Brian Leddin: Everybody in this House should be, and I believe, is appalled and repulsed by the attacks on civilians by Hamas militants earlier this month. We can only try to imagine the horror of those innocents in their final minutes and hours. Indiscriminate murder, torture and violence should play no part in the pursuit of freedom and self-determination. The wrongs, subjugation and brutality do not...

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.