Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
2063. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on an emissions document published by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39753/22]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that discussions are currently ongoing in relation to the setting of sectoral emissions ceilings for all sectors of the economy, not just agriculture. This is a matter for Government.
There are a number of factors that need to be considered in the establishment of a sectoral emissions ceiling for agriculture sector, and the IFA submission references a number of these. My position on this matter has been consistent in that any final sectoral ceiling that is established for the sector must be ambitious, but is also one allows for the continued production of the high quality food products that is appreciated in 180 countries all over the globe.
