It is not on this list so there is a lack of clarity on that.

If non-Government amendments are included, perhaps the Leas-Chathaoirleach might indicate which ones are included. Again, we are only seeing this grouping now and it is a bit unclear. I do not believe I have any amendments in this grouping but I am double checking. I recognise that Senator Pauline O'Reilly and others raised important points regarding flimsy reusable items and that some of these are being addressed. We will come later to amendments addressing some of the other important factors that need to looked a…

Again, the list that we-----

Amendment No. 37 and what other amendment?

The issue of virgin plastic was specifically named. It should not be solely a matter of concern with regard to single-use items or cups. It is a general issue. Again, it is one that was specifically identified by the Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action as an issue around manufacturing and production and the fact that there should not only be a levy in terms of single-use items but around the use of virgin plastic in manufacturing. I should make clear that amendment No. 37 is not in any way sugges…

I move amendment No. 3: In page 9, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: “ “climate justice” reflects the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change commitments on equity and “common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities” and requires that the decisions and actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the effects of climate change should— (a) support the people who are most affected by climate change but who have done the least to cause it and are…

I will speak to the group of amendments as a whole. I am seeking to insert a definition of "climate justice" into the Bill by means of amendment No. 3. This is the definition that Senators from all Opposition groups sought to insert into the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 last summer. The reason I am seeking to insert the definition into the Bill relates to a core issue, namely, that the Bill is somewhat too narrowly focused on Ireland and the Irish economy. This is evident in the f…

I hope that these matters will be reflected in the fund when it is opened and that they are mirrored. The question of international matters is important. The discussion of the circular economy is being had in the context of EU legislation and directives. This is an area we need to be progressing collectively. We have a particular responsibility as a wealthier country to give leadership in that regard and to recognise that we are an end point in many supply chains in relation to these issues. If the Minister of Stat…

It is likely. In that context, I must press the amendment because we need to have these measures copperfastened. What we do not want is that somebody gets brought in as a bit of an expert onto a committee, gives advice and directs policy while, in fact, perhaps having a large shareholding in a company that would benefit from that. We do not want even the risk of that.

I move amendment No. 4: In page 9, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: " "just transition" means a transition that ensures the economic, environmental and social consequences of the ecological transformation of economies and societies are managed in ways that maximise opportunities of decent work for all, reduce inequalities, promote social justice, and support industries, workers and communities negatively affected, in accordance with nationally defined priorities, and based on effective social dialo…

I move amendment No. 11: In page 12, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: "(VII) transport, including shipping and aviation,".

Amendment No. 11 seeks to include transport, including aviation and shipping, in the sectors listed as sectors which should be factored into the circular economy strategy. According to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, transport is one of the largest sources of energy-related CO2 emissions in Ireland. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, it was responsible for over 40% of energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019. It is a sector which has emission reduction targets but the carbon budgets excluded emissions res…

I will be brief in response. These are international issues. It is an international challenge; it is climate change. In that sense, I believe it is appropriate we look to the wider context. We are connected. This is not a local or national issue. It is not something around which we can draw a boundary. It is an international issue and we are a part of the international community. Through our legislation, we take decisions which have implications in that regard. I am concerned by the fact that the Minister fears leg…

I move amendment No. 12: In page 12, to delete lines 35 and 36 and substitute the following: “(iii) shall ensure that criteria relating to the circular economy including, but not limited to, life-cycle costing and waste prevention criteria are utilised in public procurement.”.

I move amendment No. 14: In page 13, to delete lines 12 to 15 and substitute the following: “(d) The Minister shall, in relation to those sectors of the economy in respect of which targets have been set out in the strategy in accordance with this subsection, develop sectoral agreements in respect of those targets and to enable, support and, where necessary, require participants in those sectors to produce and promote more sustainable products and achieve the relevant sectoral targets.”.

I move amendment No. 15: In page 13, line 14, to delete “, on a voluntary basis,”.

I move amendment No. 17: In page 13, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: “(e) The Minister may also set out mandatory requirements and regulations for each of the following sectors in relation to their sectoral targets, including regulations in respect of production process, materials and life cycle: (i) retail; (ii) packaging; (iii) textiles; (iv) electronic equipment.”.

I move amendment No. 18: In page 13, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: “(e) The Minister may also set out mandatory requirements and regulations for the retail sector in relation to its sectoral targets and the display or promotion of goods.”.

I move amendment No. 19: In page 13, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(b) actions necessary to further just transition and climate justice in the context of the development of a circular economy, and”.

I move amendment No. 21: In page 15, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: “(j) to assist the establishment of public-public partnerships for research and development in the area of the circular economy and waste management;”.