Written answers

Tuesday, 20 March 2007

Department of Finance

Official Engagements

11:00 pm

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance the way he outlined the global threat of climate change at the recent Irish-American partnership breakfast held in Chicago, USA. [10158/07]

Photo of Brian CowenBrian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Given the nature of the event my remarks to the Irish American Partnership Breakfast focused in particular on developments in relation to the peace process in Northern Ireland. I did however touch on a number of other policy issues such as the roll out of the new National Development Plan. I highlighted that global warming is a major challenge which requires a global response. I noted that Ireland is seeking to address the issue by taking strong measures such as a commitment that by 2020 a third of Ireland's electricity consumption will come from renewable resources. I also emphasised that we must work together globally on this issue to make a difference.

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