Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2023
43. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will liaise with hiscounterpart in Northern Ireland to develop an all-island air strategy in order to further establish a statutory alignment of air quality legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51497/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials from my Department engage with their counterparts in Northern Ireland on a regular basis to discuss air quality matters. These interactions are important as we commence the implementation of Ireland’s first Clean Air Strategy and review progress being made in Northern Ireland on the development of their own strategy. At present there are no plans to develop an all-island strategy as both jurisdictions are at different stages in terms of policy development and working in different political contexts. However, given the transboundary nature of the issue, we continue to work closely to align our priorities and associated legislation in so far as possible to ensure continued improvement in air quality across the island.
