Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2013
384. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his response to the recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, and its implications for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41890/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI welcome publication of this first of four reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change that will, in due course, constitute their 5th Assessment Report. The findings of this first report are clear and robust, and a stark reminder of the need for a comprehensive global response to climate change. The report was developed and published in an international context and has no specific implications that are unique to Ireland. Through the EU, Ireland is contributing constructively to the on-going negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change aimed at finding agreement on a new climate treaty in 2015. Our contribution is strengthened by the steps we are taking to develop progressive national policy and legislation. On completion of the current Programme for the development of national climate policy and legislation, I will publish the final Heads of the Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development Bill early in 2014.
