Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action to resume discussions with stakeholders in agriculture sector on 2030 Target of reducing Carbon Emissions by 51%

The meeting at 12.30pm in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House will hear from:

·         Representatives of Macra na Feirme – Denis Duggan, CEO, Derrie Dillon, Head of Advocacy, Membership and Policy, and Gillian Richardson, Agricultural and Rural Affairs Policy Officer; and

·         Dr Oliver Moore, University College Cork.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Brian Leddin said: “Agriculture accounts for approximately 35 per cent of Ireland’s total emissions and as part of our sector-by-sector analysis, the Committee is examining how farming can contribute to meeting the 2030 target of reducing Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions by 51 per cent. We look forward to hearing the views of witnesses on this and related matters, including the potential use for nature-based solutions that enhance Ireland’s biodiversity while also contributing to our climate mitigation and adaptation effort.”

The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 1 can be viewed live on Oireachtas.ie.

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