Dr. Diarmuid Torney:

I thank the committee for the invitation. In response to the Cathaoirleach's remarks, we do not envy the position the committee is in and we commend it on its work.

I draw particular attention to two aspects of volume 4, that is, realising the benefits of transition and transformation. One is on the synergies and the co-benefits. In volume 4 we draw attention to the many co-benefits in tackling climate change in conjunction with our response to the biodiversity crisis. We draw attention to the range of benefits across health, well-being and so forth. If it is of interest to the committee, we can provide further detail on the specific parts of volume 4 that go into that. Linked to this is the idea of creating a shared positive vision of the future. That is one element within volume 4 I draw attention to.

The other is on the enabling factors. Throughout volume 4, we draw attention to the ways in which the enabling environment can be strengthened. That is the role of the Government, the civil and public service and the role of factors such as education, communication and media. The role of media could be strengthened.

On a broader note, they are the mechanisms by which we engage with society. We draw attention to things such as citizens' assemblies or the Children and Young People's Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, for example. This committee met some of those representatives. We also call for more research in those areas to help members of this committee do the important job they do in bringing their constituents and voters along with them and bringing their party colleagues along with them.