Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his constructive engagement on the issues we raised and his recognition that the questions we raised are important ones. We appreciate the genuine discussion and engagement.

Members of both Houses could seek to ensure across all areas of our investment that we act in a way that is consistent with our principles and with environmental, human rights and other concerns. While we have not pressed this amendment on this occasion, we have engaged with and responded to the Minister on it. We would appreciate ongoing engagement on these questions. We look forward immensely to the publication of the business and human rights report and to examining it in detail. We will certainly be pressing for divestment of investments in fossil fuels and other areas in other sectors of our public investment. It is a conversation that will be ongoing. I recognise that the Minister of State has engaged very respectfully and honestly with these issues today.