Climate mitigation plan
Deputy Howlin asked when the national mitigation plan and adaptation framework under the climate legislation would be published, and whether annual transition statements would be made. The Minister said the mitigation plan was at an advanced stage, under consultation, and would have major implications, then said he would come back on the other point.
This week, the intergovernmental panel on climate change held a scoping meeting in Dublin on climate change, agriculture and food security. One of the pieces of legislation we passed in Government was the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 but we still await the national mitigation plan and the national adaptation framework. When will the critically important plan be published? Will the Minister for Transport provide an annual transition statement to the House or the Seanad, as is required?
Comment on this
It is my understanding that the national mitigation plan is at an advanced stage and documents are in place to provide for a consultation. It is an area of immense importance. The actions are set out under the various pillars, namely, transport, agriculture and energy etc. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Denis Naughten, is absolutely committed to deliver the plan, which will have huge implications for planning in this State in the coming years.
Comment on this
The other Ministers are all willing to outline their plans.
Comment on this
I see. I will have to come back to the Deputy on that.