Micheál Martin
Question:20. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee D (Infrastructure) last met. [33720/18]
View answerTuesday, 24 July 2018
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Cabinet Committee D last met on 1 February and its next meeting is not yet scheduled.
The Committee ensures a coordinated approach to the implementation and development of policy across the areas of infrastructure investment and delivery, housing, and climate action. It also provides political oversight in relation to Project Ireland 2040. There is significant work underway across each of these areas.
As a part of Project Ireland 2040, the Government launched four funds for rural development, urban regeneration, climate action and innovation totalling €4 billion. The four new funds will help to ensure balanced regional development, stimulate renewal and investment and prepare Ireland for the future.
On climate action and building on the National Mitigation Plan and the €22 billion of investment through the National Development Plan, there is a strong focus on how we can better empower communities to participate in climate action efforts. This included the National Dialogue on Climate Action meeting in Athlone on 23 June which explored how best to empower communities to act on the challenges presented by climate change.
On Housing, we have prioritised measures to stimulate housing supply at more affordable prices and rents through Rebuilding Ireland and new housing supply is moving in the right direction with all supply indicators showing positive trends.