I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 141 together.
Bord na Móna (BnM) is already obliged to comply with climate, biodiversity, water and other environmental objectives set out in the Programme for Government, Government strategy and policy documents and legislation. There are a number of tools and mechanisms available to ensure that this happens such as Shareholder Letters of Expectations, rolling corporate plans and strategies and consideration of consent requests from the Company.
BnM is progressing through a period of radical change underpinned by its ‘Brown to Green’ strategy. This includes major investment in renewable energy, restoration of depleted boglands and further development of its integrated waste management business. The Government increased BnMs borrowing limit from €400m to €650m to support its strategy.
These measures support the delivery of the targets and ambition set out in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 and the Climate Action Plan 2023, and the delivery of the Government's circular economy agenda.
There are no plans to amend the Turf Development Acts at this point.