Seanad debates

Thursday, 4 July 2019

Climate Action Plan: Statements

 

10:30 am

Photo of James ReillyJames Reilly (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We, of course, have a shared interest in them because of their impact on the environment and we should listen to each other, but to suggest otherwise is not just disingenuous but plain wrong.

Earlier, a Senator talked about educating young people on this. Younger people have taken this on board in a major way and there is great potential for an educational facility in Skerries. With its ancient mills from a couple of centuries ago, there is an opportunity to show the development through the centuries of windmills to the modern turbines we have now. It is not just a tourist attraction but an educational facility for children.

The Minister's well-thought-out plans for retrofitting are welcome. Nobody is being forced to do it; we are encouraging people. For those who are considering it, they are future-proofing their homes against what will be uncertain fossil fuel markets. I thank him for the plan and for the opportunity to debate it.

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