Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2019
477. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the national clean air strategy report will be published; his plans to implement action to tackle air pollution in towns such as Enniscorthy and New Ross, County Wexford, in view of the fact that air pollution is more damaging at lower concentrations than was previously understood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9127/19]
View answerAs the Deputy observes, recent scientific evidence indicates that air pollution is more damaging at lower concentrations than was previously understood. With this in mind, I am committed to bringing forward Ireland's first ever National Clean Air Strategy to address this problem and mitigate against the health and environmental risks posed by air pollution. The Strategy, which I intend to publish this year, will provide the policy framework necessary to identify and promote integrated measures across Government that are required to reduce air pollution and promote cleaner air, while delivering on wider national objectives.
