Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator and I absolutely recognise the aspirations behind this amendment. I referenced the climate change sectoral adaptation plan which is a really excellent plan. I will put a copy of it in the Senator's pigeon hole in the next day or two because it is well worth having a look at. It deals with exactly the issues the Senator has raised here in terms of embodied carbon and the protection and conservation of our natural archaeological heritage. I am familiar with the work of ICOMOS and Mr. Andrew Cox. We have good, robust mechanisms in place in terms of reporting within the sector and to other stakeholders. I also said, in closing, that if there were other matters not covered in the reports I have mentioned, we would be happy to engage on the provision of additional information. I will pass on a copy of the plan to the Senator. It is a really excellent piece of work. It is not just a report - the work is ongoing, being led by our Department.