Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
167. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks if Ireland has submittedits long-term strategy on greenhouse gas emission reduction to the EU following public consultation; if so, if he will provide the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25419/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraSubstantial work has been undertaken in developing Ireland’s Long-term Strategy to 2050 and it will be brought to Government for consideration and approval in the coming months, ahead of being submitted to the European Commission before year end. The Strategy, reflecting the increased climate ambition set out in the Programme for Government, will identify specific indicative pathways to achieve a climate neutral economy by 2050, underpinned by analysis of transition options across all key sectors of the economy, including energy, the built environment, transport, enterprise, waste, agriculture, and land use. The development of the Long-Term Strategy has been informed by extensive consultation and engagement with Departments, Agencies, Commercial Semi-States and the public. 404 submissions were received in response to a public consultation, which asked respondents to consider 26 specific questions in relation to potential decarbonisation pathways for Ireland to 2050.
