Climate Action Plan

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Ceisteanna (617)

Jennifer Whitmore

Ceist:

617. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when he envisages his Department will establish a climate action unit; the reason for the delay in establishing the unit, considering the fact that retrofitting will be key focus in climate action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9891/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

A Capital Planning and Climate Change unit was established within my Department in September 2021. The Unit is responsible for coordination of the overall Departmental approach to Climate Action Plan implementation including supporting inter-Departmental and whole of Government work in this area.