Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
747. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the climate action measures undertaken by his Department across its work and the bodies under his aegis; the further measures planned and targets for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6542/22]
View answerThe Climate Action Plan 2021, launched last November, sets out the whole-of-Government approach to putting Ireland on a more sustainable path by reducing emissions, maximising the opportunities created by the transition to a greener economy, and dealing with the impacts of climate change. It sets out a range of actions and milestones for a range of sectors and Departments, including the Department of Health.
Building on the 2019 Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Health Sector, these commitments focus on tackling the health-related impacts of climate change, reducing the carbon footprint of the health sector, and enhancing the coherence of health sector climate action. These actions and commitments can be found in the Climate Action Plan 2021 at www.gov.ie.
The implementation of these actions and development of further measures will be taken forward by the Department's Climate Change Oversight Group, established in September 2021.
