Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
105. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures which are currently being undertaken to identify and implement strategies that will assist in reducing Ireland's carbon footprint in regard to future decisions on public procurement contracts across all areas and public bodies, including targeted timelines for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12208/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraA new Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan is currently being finalised by my Department. A draft Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan was launched for public consultation in September 2023. Key areas of focus in the draft Strategy and Action Plan include measures to progress Green Public Procurement implementation in the Public Sector; Monitoring and Reporting; Training and Awareness; and further development of national Green Public Procurement guidance and criteria. The draft Strategy includes information in relation to undertaking market engagement, availing of research and innovation, and EU and international initiatives on Green Public Procurement. The draft strategy also has a key sectoral focus with related proposed Green Public Procurement targets. The finalised Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan, which include timelines for implementation of actions, will be published in March 2024.
