Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
351. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he has received a request to attend the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action; when he plans to attend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47584/23]
View answerAs Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, I acknowledge the important role I and my Department have to play in the achievement of Government’s objectives in the area of climate action, and I am keen to engage with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment and Climate Action on this role. I received an invitation in October 2023 to a meeting of the Committee later this year, at which the Committee wishes to discuss its review of the Climate Action Plan 2023 following the publication of the Climate Change Advisory Council’s annual review in July. I plan to attend, and I look forward to engaging with the Committee as requested.
However, on the date suggested, I will be unable to attend due to other pre-existing commitments. My office has been in contact with the Committee and is engaging to find a mutually agreeable date for this proposed meeting.
