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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: He was here for the start of the presentation. He sat up at the back. That shows how seriously he takes the issue and how seriously he regards the witnesses’ voices. He is an incredibly busy person but took the time to sit in. Deputy O’Sullivan talked about the challenge we have as we get older. We all start out with so much passion for changing things, but as we engage...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank everyone for all those answers. As is often the case, Deputy O'Sullivan wants to get in with another question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: It is not unusual for the committee to go way over time because we are dealing with very serious issues and have very committed members. It is also because we have guests today who are so passionate and serious about trying to find solutions to biodiversity loss. They are to be immensely commended on the work they do and have done, as are their colleagues. There was some disappointment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: That was helpful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I will go to Deputy O'Rourke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: Yes, go ahead.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: Apologies have been received from Deputy Devlin. This meeting has been convened to consider the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 29. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Ossian Smyth. Before I begin, I will read out the note on privilege. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State for his opening statement. I invite members to ask questions. I call Deputy Bruton.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: It is great for a Minister of State and a former Minister to have time with one another to explore these matters. Perhaps Deputy Martin Kenny is a future Minister of State.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I thank the Minister of State. If he provides that information, we will circulate it to members. Are there any more questions? That concludes consideration of the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 29. I thank the Minister of State and his officials for assisting the committee with our consideration of the Supplementary Estimate.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Message to the Dáil (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2023: Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I welcome the Minister of State. Yesterday I explained the rationale for this amendment. In time, as the office of mayor evolves, not only in Limerick but throughout the country, we will probably look at new revenue streams for the office and a different kind of service being provided by mayors in this country. Having the benefit of the adjournment of the debate and having listened to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: 23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress of the local authorities’ climate action plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50251/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: 46. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress of the local authorities’ climate action plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50192/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: 41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the works undertaken within his Department to fulfil the obligation on member states to carry out an assessment of the existing barriers and potential of development of renewable energy communities in Ireland, as directed in the Renewable Energy Directive II, Article 22, paragraph 3; and if he...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I move amendment No. 75: In page 58, line 11, after "2023," to insert the following: "where it is on a structure which has been designated by the local authority for such advertisements (in this subparagraph referred to as a 'designated structure'). For the purposes of this subparagraph, the Minister shall make regulations to provide for— (I) a method for the calculation of the...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I accept the Minister of State's response. I will withdraw the amendment. I look forward, as the system changes, to us, as politicians, changing how we do posters for elections, going forward. It is important that we do so. I accept that other bodies are looking at the issue and that change will come in time.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: I move amendment No. 92: In page 73, line 18, to delete “and 229”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2023)

Brian Leddin: If I recall correctly, the Minister of State said he would look at it and come back. It concerns the special purpose vehicles and the mayor's ability to enter into contracts. The council currently has that ability, but it is to change the balance between the elected council and the new mayor.