Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action to discuss 2030 Target of reducing Carbon Emissions with Electricity Association of Ireland

The meeting at 12.30pm in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House will hear from representatives of the Electricity Association of Ireland led by Dara Lynott, Chief Executive Officer.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Brian Leddin said: “This engagement continues our sector-by-sector analysis of how the interim target of a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030 can be achieved. We look forward to hearing from Mr Lynott and his colleagues how the electricity sector can contribute to the decarbonisation of Ireland’s economy and society over the next decade.”

The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 1 can be viewed live on Oireachtas.ie.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.