It is time for the Taoiseach to take his head out of the sand when it comes to climate change and climate action. This Government and the previous Government did not do enough in regard to climate action. There are more warnings today from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and the Climate Change Advisory Council regarding this, that we could face between €8 billion and €26 billion in fines if we do not meet our targets. Yet, the climate action plan will only result in an emissions reduction of 29% if every single element of it is implemented. That does not meet the 51% reduction we have to see. The Taoiseach is engaging in a form of climate denial because, in the face of all of the evidence to the contrary, he still seems to believe we will meet our targets. Will he tell me whether he is going to update the climate action plan 2025 so that it will meet our 51% in reductions target? What will he do immediately to make sure that happens?

The climate action plan will be published in the next number of weeks. The Government is absolutely committed to addressing the issues presented by climate change. We have made significant progress over the past four years. I have referenced the massive population increase in Ireland since 1990, more than 1.5 million people. The economy has grown very strongly since then. The number of cars has increased by 1 million. In other words, despite all of the increased activity which ordinarily gives rise to higher emissions, we have managed to reduce emissions, in particular in recent years.

We have imported 12 times more electricity-----

The Government is very committed to doing that and the big story will be our success and the pace at which we can deliver offshore renewables and solar power, which will be the big game changers.