International Agreements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 February 2014

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Questions (165)

Barry Cowen

Question:

165. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has submitted Ireland’s biennial report and sixth national communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC, in accordance with the convention to the Conference of the Parties; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the deadline for receipt of reports was 1 January 2014, if he has not submitted the reports, when he intends to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10167/14]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Drafts of Ireland’s Sixth National Communication and First Biennial Report are currently undergoing a final check and will be submitted to the UN Secretariat very shortly. My Department has kept the Secretariat fully informed of the position, including progress and timelines towards finalisation and submission of the reports.