Climate action Bill
Kevin Humphreys asks about the timetable for climate legislation and appointment of its expert advisory group; the Taoiseach hopes for passage before the summer recess and will provide further details.
The Taoiseach has already indicated that the heads of the climate action and low carbon development Bill will be published immediately after Easter following the next Cabinet meeting. Will the Taoiseach clarify how long he expects it will take for the Bill to clear the House, because it is urgent? What is the position on the expert advisory group, which is part of the Bill? The Taoiseach has already indicated that the expert group would be appointed prior to the Bill coming to the House. Is this still the Government's intention?
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I cannot answer the question for Deputy Humphreys. This issue is gaining in importance and interest for Members. I would like to think that it will be gone through the House by the summer recess. It will be published early but it depends on the extent of conversation or contributions that people wish to make.
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What is the position on the expert advisory group?