Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2023
46. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of funding that was allocated to the National Standards Authority of Ireland’s climate action initiatives by his Department in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3483/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) was not allocated specific funding for its climate action initiatives. The Authority is funded by own resource income and an annual grant from the Department covering mainly a percentage of pay and pensions.
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 sets Ireland on a legally binding path to net-zero emissions by 2050. NSAI is among Ireland’s government agencies that will be responsible for supporting the Act and will provide vital support through the creation of standards in various subject areas. NSAI has multiple standards committees focusing on climate action priorities such as wind energy, solar energy, alternative transportation fuels, heat, transportation electrification, and the circular economy.
NSAI will meet the cost of these activities through its overall resources.
