Climate Change Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2023

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Questions (41)

Colm Burke

Question:

41. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to add public health to the list of relevant areas of expertise to be considered by him in making appointments to the Climate Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51495/23]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications

Section 9 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 sets out the range of qualifications, experience and competence deemed necessary for the proper and effective performance of the functions of the Climate Change Advisory Council.

There are no plans at present to extend the list of relevant areas of expertise in respect of appointments to the Climate Change Advisory Committee.