Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
126. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the climate action Bill that was promised in the first 100 days of office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21627/20]
View answerAs set out under the Programme for Government, the Climate Action (Amendment) Bill is being drafted as a priority, and will be published within the first 100 days of this Government. The Bill will significantly strengthen the statutory framework for governance of the climate challenge in Ireland and will establish a 2050 target into law.
The Bill will introduce a legal requirement for Government to adopt a series of three successive, economy-wide carbon budgets and decarbonisation ranges for each relevant sector.
The legislation will establish the Climate Action Council (CAC) as a successor to the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC). The new CAC will have a strengthened role in proposing appropriate carbon budgets, and continue to be independent in the performance of its functions
As Minister, I will lead on delivering the Programme for Government commitment of an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050.
