Legislative Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2011

Thursday, 20 October 2011

Questions (128, 129)

Gerald Nash

Question:

128 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when he will introduce a climate Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30609/11]

Gerald Nash

Question:

129 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will commit to introducing a carbon budget to Dáil Éireann this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30610/11]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together.

I refer to the reply to Question No. 352 of 18 October 2011 which addresses my immediate priority in regard to climate change.