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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 February 2022

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Questions (124)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

124. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an update will be provided on the establishment of a just transition commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10261/22]

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Written answers

The Government has committed, through the 2021 Climate Action Plan, to establishing a statutory Just Transition Commission, with the general scheme of legislation to establish the Commission to be completed by the end of this year. The Climate Action Plan sets out that the purpose of this Commission will be to provide strategic advice to Government, integrating its role with existing governance and engagement structures, on how Government policy can further a just transition. My officials are currently progressing and developing proposals on the mandate of the statutory Just Transition Commission in advance of preparing the general scheme of legislation.

Mr. Kieran Mulvey was appointed as Just Transition Commissioner by the Government in November 2019 with the mandate to engage with those affected by the accelerated exit from peat for electricity generation in the Midlands region, and to recommend to Government the essential elements of a just transition for those workers and communities. The Commissioner has made an important contribution to the Government's overall just transition response in the Midlands region, helping to facilitate dialogue, and bringing forward concerns from affected communities, residents, workers, and businesses. In this context, and building on the work that he has undertaken to date in relation to the Midlands region, I intend that Mr. Mulvey will continue to support me in an advisory capacity on the development of policy to underpin the proposed statutory Just Transition Commission.

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