Climate Action Plan

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Questions (134)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

134. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a climate delivery task force has been established to focus on the specific areas or initiatives of climate delivery that require cross-Government collaboration in all relevant Departments on citizen engagement, as outlined in the climate action plan annexe of actions; if he will report on its progress to date and the participation of his Department in the task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31180/23]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (Deputy Eamon Ryan)

The Climate Literacy and Citizen Engagement Taskforce was established in 2022. The taskforce meets quarterly and provides strategic support for the coordination of climate communications, engagement and related policy across government. 

I attend the Taskforce meetings, and it is at Assistant Secretary level in my Department. 

It includes participants from the Department of the Taoiseach, other Government Departments, the EPA, the SEAI, and other Agencies, including the ESRI and NESC.