Citizens' Assembly

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Ceisteanna (655, 656, 662)

Cian O'Callaghan

Ceist:

655. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the citizens’ assembly for biodiversity will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39715/21]

Richard Bruton

Ceist:

656. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has taken steps to establish a citizens’ assembly on the biodiversity crisis. [39718/21]

Seán Haughey

Ceist:

662. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for a citizens’ assembly on biodiversity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39829/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I propose to take Questions Nos. 655, 656 and 662 together.

I refer to the reply to Questions No. 325 and 332 of 13 July 2021, which sets out the position in this matter.

Question No. 656 answered with Question No. 655.