193 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to provide an update on the commitment in the programme for Government for a 3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37800/10]

Ireland will meet its greenhouse gas emission limitation target for the purposes of the Kyoto Protocol in the period 2008-2012.

The Climate Change Bill will, on enactment, provide the framework for the significant structural change necessary across all sectors of the economy and society to achieve an effective transition to a low-carbon future. Work on the Heads of the Bill is at an advanced stage and I hope to bring them to Government for approval shortly.