Following the discussion at the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security, is it the Taoiseach's view that Ireland will reach its target of a 3% reduction in emissions this year? The absent Green Minister has been talking about introducing legislation, to which Deputies Gilmore and Barrett referred. Is it the view of the Taoiseach and the sub-committee that the country will reach its target of a 3% reduction this year?

That is a matter for the line Minister.

If so, how much of that is due to the recession as distinct from the actions of Government?

Members will have to come to the House for the Minister's questioning.

It is a valid question.

It would be if it concerned these questions but it is beyond their remit. That question must be directed to the line Minister. I must move on.