Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 September 2020
170. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the status of the climate action bill promised within the first 100 days of Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23293/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Climate Action (Amendment) Bill is being drafted as a priority with the aim of publishing the Bill in the first 100 days. The necessary resources to deliver this have been assigned in my Department and in the Office of the Attorney General.
The Bill will, inter alia:
- significantly strengthen the statutory framework for governance of the climate challenge in Ireland;
- establish a 2050 target in law;
- introduce a legal requirement for Government to adopt a series of three successive, economy-wide carbon budgets and decarbonisation ranges for each relevant sector.
- strengthen the role of the Climate Change Advisory Council, enabling it to propose appropriate carbon budgets.
As Minister, I will lead on delivering the Programme for Government commitment of an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050.
