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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Impact on Carbon Budgets of Trend Towards Heavier and Larger Vehicles: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: Would Dr. Mock like to contribute? I see one of his slides had two Volkswagen cars side by side, which had the same weight and power but very different emissions profiles. What can he say about that? It seems that physical size and the aerodynamic characteristics are something we should be thinking about too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Impact on Carbon Budgets of Trend Towards Heavier and Larger Vehicles: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Mock for that. I call Deputy Paul Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Impact on Carbon Budgets of Trend Towards Heavier and Larger Vehicles: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Deputy Paul Murphy and call Professor Daly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Impact on Carbon Budgets of Trend Towards Heavier and Larger Vehicles: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: As no other witness wants to come in on those questions, I call Deputy Kenny, who has been waiting patiently.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Impact on Carbon Budgets of Trend Towards Heavier and Larger Vehicles: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Professor Daly. Can I pick up on her previous point regarding the challenge of the electrification of the rural fleet? It is real; people living rurally need to drive further. There may not be many electric vehicle options for them. Perhaps our colleagues based in Europe might take my question. Is there an analysis of range anxiety as an issue in terms of how it drives - excuse...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Impact on Carbon Budgets of Trend Towards Heavier and Larger Vehicles: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: Do our other guests wish to come in on that? Mr. Nix referred earlier to a strategic decision in the early 2010s to promote the bigger car market but this narrative of range anxiety is really pervasive. To what extent has that been driven by manufacturers as a marketing tool?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Impact on Carbon Budgets of Trend Towards Heavier and Larger Vehicles: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: Is there evidence that consumers are purchasing bigger vehicles than they need? I can understand why they would do so because they do not want to get caught, even if it is only once a year, halfway between two cities, for example. Is there evidence that, just to be safe, people are buying the bigger vehicles?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Impact on Carbon Budgets of Trend Towards Heavier and Larger Vehicles: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: No other members are indicating that they wish to ask questions. If the witnesses have anything to add that they may not have got across yet, I ask them to indicate. Otherwise, we will conclude the session. We have had a very good debate. I sincerely thank the witnesses for joining us at such short notice. Despite it being hastily arranged, we have had an excellent meeting. There is a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of institution-owned accommodation places of third-level institutions in Limerick; the projected bed space demand for third-level institutions in Limerick; the steps being taken to increase the number of on and off-campus institution-owned accommodation places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40688/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (21 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects the tender will be issued to establish a new veterinary school in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40689/23]

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: It says something that the very first debate of the new term of this Oireachtas is this Second Stage debate on the legislation for a directly elected mayor for Limerick. It says that this Government intends to get the legislation onto the statute books and hold an election for mayor of Limerick in June of next year, as the Minister of State, Deputy O’Donnell, confirmed in his opening...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: 119. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of Leap cards that have been used at least once in each month to date in 2023. [40222/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (20 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: 120. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times the weekly fares cap has been applied to Leap card customers in 2023; and the number of times the monthly fares cap has been applied to Leap card customers in 2023, across all cities where Leap is in operation. [40223/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (19 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: Good morning. Some members are in the room and some are in their offices in Leinster House. I have received apologies from Deputies Alan Farrell and Bríd Smith and from Senators Alice-Mary Higgins and Pauline O’Reilly. I understand that Deputy Paul Murphy will act as substitute for Deputy Smith. The purpose of today’s meeting is to discuss the committee’s...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (19 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Ní Shúilleabháin for her opening statement. I will give an opportunity now to the two members who are with us to say a few words, if they wish. Does Ms Jones want to go first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (19 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank Ms Jones for those words. We appreciate her insight. Does Mr. Joyce wish to say a few words?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (19 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: Thank you for that. As usual, we have five minutes allocated for members to ask questions and receive answers. We will try to do questions and answers within the five minutes, but I will give latitude to our guests and less latitude to colleagues because I know them too well. I invite members to indicate to come in and ask questions of our guests.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (19 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: The expert on the Action Plan for Jobs is here. He will have some ideas. Does anybody else want to come in on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (19 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: Does that turn farmers off engaging with the schemes? In Mr. Joyce's experience, is it a real barrier to uptake?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (19 Sep 2023)

Brian Leddin: That is a very interesting question. It is not just the media; politicians are all part of this as well and ultimately policy gets decided here. We get pulled in different directions every day, depending on the narratives that circulate on that particular day. With this challenge, probably more than any other, we have to deal with misinformation. Dr. Ní Shúilleabháin and...