Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2018
499. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when work will commence on the new whole-of-Government climate action plan; the timeframe for the report to be produced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52711/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra538. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans in the context of climate action with a view to meeting the various challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53453/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra539. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the five most important issues by which he can positively impact on the issue of climate change with particular reference to greenhouse gas reduction in public and private transport, energy conservation in the home, domestic motoring, agriculture and forestry while continuing to protect economic output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53454/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 499, 538 and 539 together.
Since my appointment as Minister, I have secured Government approval to prepare an All of Government Plan which will set out the actions which must be taken to make Ireland a leader in responding to climate change. I will work with colleagues across Government to develop new initiatives in electricity, transport, heat, agriculture and other relevant sectors. The new plan will have a strong focus on implementation, including actions with specific timelines and steps needed to achieve each action, assigning clear lines of responsibility for delivery. The new plan will also be informed by successful approaches in other countries, where such approaches could be adapted for implementation in Ireland.
This plan will build on the previous actions taken by Government, including in the National Mitigation Plan and the National Development Plan, and is to be completed by early new year.
