Climate Change Bill 2009

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Ireland would set a target of cutting net greenhouse-gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050 compared with 1990, including an interim reduction of at least 30% by 2020. The Taoiseach would set five-year emissions limits well in advance, publish plans for meeting them and report annually on progress; the EPA would advise independently and assess whether the targets were likely to be achieved. The proposals would also require regular assessments of climate risks, government adaptation programmes and climate planning by public bodies, while limiting the use of overseas carbon credits so that most reductions would have to come from action within Ireland.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to set a target for the year 2050 for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; to provide for a system of carbon budgeting; to make other provisions about climate change; and to provide for related matters

Last updated 12 April 2018