Citizens' Assembly
Dail Éireann — 2022-10-19
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Ivana Bacik (LAB), Dublin Bay South

There was considerable controversy during summer in agreeing sectoral emission targets for the agriculture sector in particular. My colleague Deputy Sherlock called on the Government to convene a citizens' assembly on the future of agriculture and food production in Ireland. Would the Taoiseach and the Government agree with such an approach? It would enable a good conversation to take place on the difficult questions in respect of how to deliver a just transition to farming communities through lowering emissions and protecting livelihoods. I am asking for the view of the Government on that proposal.
On a separate matter, I raised the issue of thalidomide with the Taoiseach two weeks ago, on Wednesday, 5 October, and he said he would respond to the Irish Thalidomide Association on a proposal within two weeks, or that was our understanding. Today marks two weeks since that commitment and the Irish Thalidomide Association has requested that I ask the Taoiseach to confirm that he will engage with it.

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Sitting date: 2022-10-19