Brendan Howlin
Ceist:66. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the role of his Department in the preparation of the National Policy Statement on the Bioeconomy. [16666/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 April 2018
Ceisteanna (66)
Freagraí scríofa
The Government recognises the contribution that the bioeconomy can make in promoting the more efficient use of renewable resources and supporting sustainable economic development and employment in rural Ireland.
In order to fully realise this potential, an Interdepartmental Group, bringing together the departments involved in the bioeconomy and chaired by my Department, was established in November 2016.
The Interdepartmental Group carried out a detailed scoping exercise to identify current and potential activities in the area, as well as stakeholder workshops and a public consultation.
This analysis and stakeholder consultation informed the National Policy Statement on the Bioeconomy which was approved by Government and published on 12 March.
This National Policy Statement sets out a vision, common principles, strategic objectives, and a framework for implementation to deliver on this vision for the bioeconomy in Ireland.
An Implementation Group, jointly chaired by D/AFM and D/CCAE, has been established to progress the key actions identified in this Statement and the Group is to report back to Government by end 2018.
The Policy Statement and the relevant accompanying documentation are available on my Department’s website, www.taoiseach.gov.ie.