Climate Protection Bill 2007

Public bill · Private Member · Presented

The Climate Protection Bill 2007 would legally require Ireland to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, with emissions capped at 70.33 million tonnes in 2010, falling by at least 3% each year afterwards and by at least 60% from 1990 levels by 2050. The Environment Minister would have to publish annual reports explaining progress and setting out measures for sectors such as energy, transport and industry; missing a target would require a revised plan, while exceeding it by more than 5% could trigger Oireachtas scrutiny and exceeding it by more than 10% would lead to a confidence motion against the Minister. An independent Climate Change Commission of experts would oversee the system, advise the Minister and publish its own annual assessment.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to ensure the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by setting annual targets and long-term targets; to place duties upon the Minister as to the achievement of those targets; to specify reporting procedures and action to be taken if targets are not met; and for connected purposes

Last updated 12 April 2018