Brian Stanley
Ceist:165 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the plans he has put in place to establish Ireland as a leading player in the global carbon market. [6024/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2012
165 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the plans he has put in place to establish Ireland as a leading player in the global carbon market. [6024/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Programme for Government includes the objective that "Ireland will be developed as a centre of excellence in green finance and carbon management, through the creation of an enabling, co-ordinated and supportive environment."
In this regard, I refer to the comprehensive reply which An Taoiseach provided to Question No. 1 of 22 November 2011 which, inter alia, refers to the potential for green financial services growth outlined in the new strategy for the international financial services industry in Ireland 2011-2016.