247. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement or support Ireland has had or plans to have regarding air pollution and the clean-energy transition in Mongolia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43303/26]

248. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will consider supporting Mongolia's clean-energy transition (details supplied); and through which mechanisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43304/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together.

The Government is committed to tackling the link between fossil fuels and economic progress. We promote and support measures at international level that avoid locking in further long-term fossil fuel consumption. Ireland provides funding in support of energy transition and clean air programmes through a number of multilateral mechanisms including the Green Climate Fund, the NDC Partnership, and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition. Mongolia receives support from these funds through country-focused programmes and through broader regional initiatives.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade works closely with the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment, which leads on Ireland's climate policy, including clean energy transition. There are no plans currently for the provision of specific Irish bilateral climate finance to Mongolia.

Ireland’s International Climate Finance Roadmap articulates our priorities for funding international climate action, in close alignment with the objectives of Ireland's development cooperation policies and programmes. The Roadmap sets out a core focus on climate adaptation in Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States. In this way, Ireland seeks to contribute to addressing critical gaps in global financing experienced by some of the countries most vulnerable to the impact of climate change.