Proposed Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2014

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Questions (102)

Brian Stanley

Question:

102. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is proposed to proceed with the climate change Bill. [45870/14]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

In April 2014, the Government approved the General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill. The Bill is listed among the Bills expected to be published during the Autumn Session, as part of the Government’s Legislation Programme. Drafting of the Bill has now been finalised within the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. Accordingly, I intend to seek Government approval to publish the Bill in the coming weeks, with the objective of introducing it and progressing its passage through the Oireachtas as quickly as possible thereafter.