Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023
58. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the forthcoming Clean Air Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14055/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraA public consultation on the draft Clean Air Strategy was undertaken during the period March to May of last year and over 100 submissions were received. The strategy has now been reviewed and updated to reflect both the outcome of the consultation process and policy developments which have occurred in the intervening period that impact on plans to improve the quality of our air. The strategy will outline how we will enhance and protect the air we breathe, and set out a pathway, based on a comprehensive cross-Government programme of policies and measures, that will tackle all sources of air pollution. As such, it will also consider the impact of Climate Action Plan 2023 and new proposals at EU level for a revised Ambient Air Quality Directive.
It is my intention to publish the Clean Air Strategy in the coming weeks.
