Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 February 2005
283 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which Ireland’s commitment to the Kyoto Protocol has been achieved; his plans for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4293/05]
View answerAs part of the overall EU commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8% during the Kyoto Protocol period 2008-12, Ireland is committed to limiting emissions to 13% above 1990 levels. Greenhouse gas emissions figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show emissions in 2003 at approximately 25% above 1990 levels, down from approximately 29% in 2002 and 31% in 2001. These figures show that significant progress is being made towards the 13% target.
Work is currently in progress in my Department on a review of the national climate change strategy, taking account of developments since its publication four years ago. I intend that this review will be completed early this year.
